A family of flies (order Diptera). They commonly are known as spear-winged flies. See also, FLIES.
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(2004). Lonchopteridae. In: Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48380-7_2436
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