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Deuterophlebiidae
   
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Diptera
Suborder Nematocera

Family

Deuterophlebiidae

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Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Seven pairs of rather broad abdominal prolegs projecting ventrolaterally, their apices encircled by several transverse rows of hooked spinules
  • Antennae forked, longer than head's length
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Bibliography

Merritt, R W., K W. Cummins, and M B. Berg. An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Company, 2008