Sciomyzidae
- Pronunciation
- /sigh-oh-MIZ-ih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Sciomyzid
- Plural
- Sciomyzidae
Definition
A family of flies known as "marsh flies" or "snail-killing flies," characterized by their larvae which predominate in aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats and are often predatory or parasitoids on mollusks.
Etymology
From Greek *skia* meaning 'shadow' and *myzo* meaning 'to suck'.
Example
Sciomyzidae flies are commonly found near water sources, such as lakes and streams.