The Evolutionary Biology of Flies

Though small and occasionally annoying, flies (Dipteria) have had an important role in deepening scientists’ understanding of modern biology and evolution. The study of flies has figured prominently in major advances in the fields of molecular evolution, physiology, genetics, phylogenetics, and ecology over the last century. This volume, with contributions from top scientists and scholars in the field, brings together diverse aspects of research and will be essential reading for entomologists and fly researchers.