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Drosophila hydei
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Drosophilidae
Genus:
Drosophila
Subgenus:
Drosophila
Species:
Drosophila hydei
Binomial name
Drosophila hydei
Sturtevant, 1921
Drosophila hydei is a
species of Diptera, or
the order of flies, in the
family Drosophilidae. It
is a species in the hydei
species subgroup, a
group in the repleta
species group. Bizarrely,
it is also known for
having approximately
23mm long sperm, 10
times the length of the
male's body.
Hydei are one of the
more popular flies used
as feeders in the pet
trade. A few varieties
are available, some
flightless.