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...ded flies have long, thin, transparent wings, which can be purple, red to yellow or brownish in colour. The chest plate (pronotum) often has a marking made up of dark spots and a silver-coloured pattern. The abdomen of the flies varies in form and appearance according to species and can be wasp like in shape. In some species the appearance of the abdomen resembles that of hoverflies. The specimens of the genus Dallmannia have long ovipositors.
>> Flies -> Thick-headed Flies
The appearance of braconids differs dramatically. They are usually smaller than ichneumon wasps (Ichneumonidae).They are often black and brown, sometimes with reddish markings. Other species are clearly recognisable due to their eye-catching colours and patte...

...y. They are usually smaller than ichneumon wasps (Ichneumonidae).They are often black and brown, sometimes with reddish markings. Other species are clearly recognisable due to their eye-catching colours and patterns, while others are similar in appearance to other insects (Müller-mimicry complex).
>> Wasps -> Braconids
Arachnids
Arachnology is the science of arachnids (Arachnida), while Acarology is concerned only with animals with a spider-like appearance. Arachnids belong to the category of Arthropods (Arthropoda) and can be classified as spiders, whip spiders, Solifugae, hooded tickspiders, harvestmen, Acarina and ticks. The largest order within the arachnids are the Acarina.
>> Arachnids
Because there is a huge variety of hoverflies their appearance and colour varies enormously. They can look similar to wasps, but they are not dangerous and have no sting. This mimicry protects them from their enemies. The body shape of the hoverfly varies from long and thin to compact. Some species are hai...
>> Flies -> Hoverflies
Liocoris tripustulatus
...ng to the family of capsid bugs. This bug is widespread throughout the Palearctic - region comprising Eurasia north of the Himalayas, together with North Africa and the temperate part of the Arabian peninsula. They got their name because of their appearance and their preference for nettles.
>> Bugs -> Liocoris tripustulatus
Their appearance is eye catching. They can, however, easily be confused with wasps, as they look deceptively similar to them (mimicry). Unlike wasps, they only have one pair of wings (Diptera) and are not hairy. The marmelade fly is found from May to August in wetla...
>> Flies -> Hoverflies -> Marmelade Fly
Moth flies
...ings folded on the back resemble a roof. Moth flies are thus named due to their relatively large wings which are reminiscent of the wings of butterflies,. While the hairs of the males are in contrasting colors , the females are less remarkable in appearance.
>> Mosquitoes -> moth flies
Moths
...and Notodontidae. Moths are not always nocturnal but they only fly in sunny weather. Most moths are inconspicuous and dully coloured and this allows them a kind of camouflage when they rest in the daytime. Their wing colouration often mimics the appearance of their roost (tree bark, dry leaves).
>> Moths & Butterflies -> Moths
Drone flies
The drone fly (Eristalis tenax) is a hoverfly and is common throughout the world. It is quite striking in appearance.
>> Flies -> Hoverflies -> Drone fly
Plume moths
The plume moths (Pterophoridae) are a family of small lepidopterans, belonging to the moths. Plume moths are very similar in appearance to many-plumed moths (Alucitidae) and are often confused with them. They resemble a feather or a small branch.
>> Moths & Butterflies -> Plume moths


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