Trypetidae is a family of insects commonly known as the fruit flies. They are small in size and often found in and around fruits, vegetables, and other organic material. Some synonyms for Trypetidae include Tephritidae, which is a family of flies that includes the Mediterranean fruit fly, and Drosophilidae, a family that includes the common vinegar fly and the fruit fly. Other synonyms include Diptera and Brachycera, which are scientific names for the order and suborder that the Trypetidae family belongs to. These synonyms are often used interchangeably and are all associated with small flying insects that are attracted to fruit and organic material.