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Diaphragmales is a suborder of insects in the order Diptera, commonly known as flies. This suborder is also known as true flies, and it is the largest and most diverse group within the order. Diaphragmales are characterized by the presence of a distinct diaphragm in the prothorax, which separates the prothorax from the pleuron.

There are over 125,000 known species within the suborder Diaphragmales, with new species still being discovered. These insects can be found in almost every environment on Earth, from freshwater to deserts, and from sea level to high mountains. Diaphragmales feed on a wide variety of food sources, including nectar, pollen, fruit, and decaying organic matter.

Fly species within the suborder Diaphragmales are often categorized into several distinct groups, including houseflies, blowflies, and midges. Houseflies are found in close association with humans, as they lay their eggs in decaying organic matter and breed in the presence of their hosts. Blowflies, on the other hand, are biologically important as agents of decomposition and as vectors of disease. Midges are small, non-biting flies that are often associated with water bodies.

Diaphragmales are of great economic and medical importance. Some species, such as the tsetse fly and the gnat, are vectors of serious diseases. Others, such as the sciarid flightless fungus gnat, are significant pests in agricultural settings. Despite their negative impacts, flies also play a vital role in the ecosystem as pollinators and decomposers.

Further research is needed to fully understand the biology and behavior of the Diaphragmales.