Insect order containing flies (gnats, mosquitoes, true flies). They are characterized by a single pair of membranous wings, a pair of halters (instead of the hind wings), sucking mouthparts, and a complete metamorphosis.
DIPTERA
Meaning of DIPTERA in English
English glossary of entomology and crop protection. Английский глоссарий энтомологии и защиты растений. 2012