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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial
Feeding Habits
Adults: saprophagous
Immatures: saprophagous
Size: 1 to 5 mm
Flight : weak flier
North American Species: 241
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Diptera Sphaeroceridae
Small dung flies
Front Wings: membranous
Hind Wings: reduced to halteres
Mouthparts: sponging
Antenna Length: shorter than body
Antenna Shape: straight
Front Legs: unmodified
Hind Legs: unmodified
Special Characteristics:
Sphaeroceridae are small robust and dark coloured flies. They can be recognized by the short thick first tarsal segment on the hind leg.
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