Brachycera
Brachycera is an insect infraorder characterized by having shortened antennae, typically consisting of six to ten segments. These robust flies are diverse and widely distributed globally, occupying various habitats including forests, grasslands, deserts, and aquatic environments. Brachyceran species display a range of behaviors such as predation, parasitism, pollination, and scavenging. They undergo complete metamorphosis, transitioning from larval to pupal stages before emerging as adults. Adults are usually small to medium-sized, with varying body shapes and wing patterns. Many Brachycera species play crucial ecological roles in food webs and decomposition processes.