Mecoptera1 species

Family Forcepflies (Meropeidae)

Meropeidae is a family in the order Mecoptera. Browse 1 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Meropeidae (1)

Forcepfly

Merope tuber

Identification: Appearance unique; body rather flattened, yellowish-brown; wings divided into many rectangular cells by numerous cross-veins; male with elongate, slender clasping structures at end of abdomen; female abdomen shorter, tapering to narro