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