Dipterists Forum - the society for the study of flies (Diptera)

Dipterists Forum promotes the study, recording and conservation of true flies in the British Isles.

Flies are amazingly diverse and varied, and studying them can be hugely rewarding. It is true that some are pests or disease carriers but most are beneficial, many are attractive and some are spectacular.

Watch our video to find out what we do, or have a look at our leaflet Flies – the facts. 

Why not join us? And help us find out more about flies. There’s much to be discovered.

We welcome beginners, as well as experienced dipterists and professional entomologists. You don’t need to be an expert to make really important discoveries and contribute to our knowledge.

Flies are fascinating! Explore our website to find out how you can help study and conserve them.

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You are welcome to link up with Dipterists Forum via our social media, where you can ask and answer questions, seek or provide help with identifications, and enjoy lots of fascinating flies! We are:

The Society for the Study of British Flies on Facebook
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Celebrating 100 issues of the Dipterists Forum Bulletin!

cover of spring 2025 Bulletin

The latest Dipterists Forum Bulletins are available to members. Our Autumn 2025 issue 100 represents a major milestone for everyone involved! As well as the usual updates and news items it includes a series of review articles, looking back over the 50 years since the first Bulletin, and forwards to what the future may hold.

There are also recording scheme newsletters for these groups:

  • Cranefly Newsletter 44
  • Empidid and Dolichopodid Newsletter 30
  • Hoverfly Newsletter 78
  • Muscidae & Fanniidae Study Group Newsletter 3
  • Sciomyzidae Newsletter 8
  • Tachinid update

Can you help us get to 200 issues? We welcome contributions of fly-related articles of interest to Bulletin readers. To find out more or send your material please contact us at bulletin@dipterists.org.uk. The deadline for the next issue is 31st December 2025.

Bulletin back issues are available to all. To ensure you receive the next one, join DF now!