Inbiomyiidae
The Inbiomyiidae are a family of flies first described in 2006. 11 species have been described all in the genus ''Inbiomyia'' distributed in the Neotropical region. These are very small, mostly dark flies. The larval biology remains unknown. Family characteristics For terms see Morphology of Diptera. Inbiomyiidae are minute to small (1.3 to 1.6 mm) flies. Characteristics of the family include an extremely shortened head with nonfunctional ptilinum and reduced chaetotaxy and a shortened first flagellomere Antennae ( antenna), sometimes referred to as "feelers", are paired appendages used for sensing in arthropods. Antennae are connected to the first one or two segments of the arthropod head. They vary widely in form but are always made of one o ... with very elongate, dorsoapically inserted arista. The labellar lobes of the proboscis are largely separate and point in different directions. The mid tibia lacks an apicoventral bristle. There are also unusual features of ...
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