Lonchoptera
| Lonchoptera | |
|---|---|
| Lonchoptera lutea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Lonchopteridae |
| Genus: | Lonchoptera Meigen, 1803 |
| Type species | |
| Lonchoptera lutea Panzer, 1809 | |
| Synonyms | |
Lonchoptera is a genus of spear-winged flies (Lonchopteridae). Their common name refers to their subacute (pointed) wings, which have a distinct and sexually dimorphic venation.