Coenosiinae

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Coenosiinae is a of true flies within the Muscidae. Members are generally small to medium-sized flies with diverse ecological habits. The subfamily includes several that are commonly encountered in various , though they are less conspicuous than some other muscid groups. Many are associated with wetland or moist environments.

Neodexiopsis calopyga by (c) Zachary Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Zachary Dankowicz. Used under a CC-BY license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coenosiinae: /ˌsiːnəˈsaɪənaɪ/

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Habitat

Wetlands, moist meadows, and areas with standing water or high humidity. Many are associated with marshy or riparian environments.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution with records across multiple continents.

Similar Taxa

MuscinaeAnother within Muscidae; Coenosiinae generally smaller and more associated with wetland compared to the often Muscinae.
AzeliinaeOverlaps in preference; Azeliinae often have distinctive thoracic patterns that differ from typical Coenosiinae.

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Observation Data

Approximately 39,463 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating relatively frequent detection by citizen scientists.