| Atherix | |
|---|---|
| Atherix cf. ibis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Athericidae |
| Genus: |
Atherix Meigen, 1803 |
Atherix is a genus of 'ibis flies' belonging to the family Athericidae, a small family very similar to Rhagionidae (Snipe Flies). Species within this genus are present in most of Europe and also in the Nearctic ecozone.