A scientist or expert who studies flies and other insects of the order Diptera; a dipterologist.
Formed from 'dipter-' combined with the suffix '-ist' (meaning a person who practices or specializes in), following standard nomenclature for scientific specialists.
Dipterists are some of the most important scientists in fighting disease—because they understand fly behavior and genetics better than anyone, they're crucial partners in efforts to control malaria and other insect-borne diseases.
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