3 Characteristics to determine calyptrate Diptera

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1. 2 lobed calypters

     

(Acalyptrate)

(Calyptrate)

 

2. Suture in second antennal segment

         

(Acalyptrate)

(Calyptrate)

 

3. Transverse suture on dorsal side of thorax

       

(Acalyptrate)

(Calyptrate)