The plate formed when cerci are usually fused along the midline. This structure is recognized in a number of groups in the Empidoidea and within the group of Anthomyiidae, Fanniidae and Muscidae.
Some flies preserved in ethanol and then pinned often get the eyes sunken, how can this be avoided? Best answer: I usually keep alcohol-collected material in alcohol
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