Acalyptrate Flies
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Acalyptrate Flies
acalyptratae
Acalyptrate flies are tiny insects that buzz around and can be found in many places! They help the environment by breaking down organic matter and are fun to watch as they flit about.
Habitat: Acalyptrate flies live in diverse environments, including gardens, forests, and wetlands.
Appearance
The Acalyptrate Flies are a varied group of small to medium insects, typically featuring two clear wings and a compact body. They often have large, prominent eyes and bristly legs, with colours ranging from dull browns and blacks to vibrant metallic greens or blues.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyStrongylophthalmyiidaeGenusStrongylophthalmyia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Many lay their eggs inside rotting fruit or plants!
Some can walk on ceilings upside down easily!
Their eyes are made of thousands of tiny lenses!
They have over 100,000 different known species!
Special abilities
Ability
Tiny Pollinators
Acalyptrate Flies can pollinate many plants because they visit flowers for nectar, helping plants reproduce.
Ability
Nature's Cleaners
Acalyptrate Flies can decompose decaying organic matter, helping to recycle nutrients in ecosystems.
Ability
Master Disguisers
Some Acalyptrate Flies species mimic bees or wasps because their appearance scares away predators.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 4-20 mm
- Size
- 2-10 mm
- Lifespan
- 15-60 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
These diverse flies eat decaying matter, nectar, or sometimes other small insects.
Age differences: Larvae often have different diets than adults, typically consuming decaying matter.
Primary Foods
- decaying fruit
- rotting plants
- nectar
- fungi
- pollen
- small insects
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
These birds are agile hunters, catching flies mid-flight.
pollinates
Wild Carrot
Daucus carota
Many small-flowered plants depend on flies for pollination.
eats
Honey Fungus
Armillaria mellea
Some acalyptrate fly larvae develop by feeding on fungi.
hunts
Flower Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
These spiders often ambush visiting flies on flowers.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Fruit FliesHouse Flies
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acalyptrate Flies's wingspan?
4-20 mm
How big is Acalyptrate Flies?
2-10 mm
How long does Acalyptrate Flies live?
15-60 days
How fast can Acalyptrate Flies fly?
8 km/h
What does Acalyptrate Flies eat?
These diverse flies eat decaying matter, nectar, or sometimes other small insects.
Where is Acalyptrate Flies usually found?
Acalyptrate flies live in diverse environments, including gardens, forests, and wetlands.
How does Acalyptrate Flies hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Acalyptrate Flies have?
6
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