Diptera (Flies) & Megaloptera

Question 1

Prothoracic and terminal prolegs (2)

FFG: Suspension (filter) feeders/collectors

Answer 1

Chironomidae (midges)

Question 2

• *Distal breathing tube (“siphon”)
• Anal fan -Mouth brushes

FFG: Suspension (filter) feeders

Answer 2

Culicidae (mosquitoes)

Question 3

• *Cephalic mouth fans
• *1 proleg
• Distal attachment disc

FFG: Suspension (filter) feeders

Answer 3

Simuliidae (black flies)

Question 4

• *Spiricle disc having branching lobes creating a star-like appearance
• 5-7 “fleshy” lobes along the length of body

FFG: Shredders

Answer 4

Tipulidae (true crane flies)

Question 5

• *2 terminal processes with fine setae (“hairs”)
• Ventral paired prolegs having crochets (i.e. circular burst of setae)

FFG: Predators

Answer 5

Anthericidae (aquatic snipe flies)

Question 6

-*Body has a “leathery” appearance; hardened from calcium carbonate deposits

FFG: Collectors

Answer 6

Stratiomyidae (soldier flies)

Question 7

-*Abdomen has several encircling rings & creeping welts with setae (typically bigger on the ventral side)

FFG: Predators

Answer 7

Tabanidae (horse flies & deer flies)

Question 8

• *Long (or short) siphon
• Wrinkly appearance

FFG: Suspension (filter) feeders

Answer 8

Syrphidae (mousies)

Question 9

-*2 anal prolegs with 2 hooks on each

FFG: Predators

Answer 9

Megaloptera: Corydalidae

Question 10

-*Abdomen ends in a single long terminal filament

FFG: Predators

Answer 10

Megaloptera: Sialidae