Diptera9 species
Family Pyrgotidae
Pyrgotidae is a family in the order Diptera. Browse 9 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Pyrgotidae (9)
Waved Light Fly
Pyrgota undata
Identification: Most widespread eastern member of this genus. Large (18 mm), dark, waved edge to forewing.
Pyrgotella chagnoni
Pyrgotella chagnoni
Identification: "Posterior apical corner of anal cell 90°, vein closing cell straight; alula rudimentary; face with single cuplike depression, without median keel; body without strong bristles, even on scutellum."
Boreothrinax dichaetus
Boreothrinax dichaetus
Boreothrinax maculipennis
Boreothrinax maculipennis
Boreothrinax shewelli
Boreothrinax shewelli
Pyrgota fenestrata
Pyrgota fenestrata
Sphecomyiella nelsoni
Sphecomyiella nelsoni
Sphecomyiella valida
Sphecomyiella valida
Stenopyrgota mexicana
Stenopyrgota mexicana