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Madizinae
freeloader flies
Madizinae is a subfamily of freeloader flies within the family Milichiidae, comprising approximately 8 genera and over 160 described species. Members of this subfamily are small to minute Diptera known for their kleptoparasitic behavior, frequently associating with predatory arthropods to feed on their prey remains. The subfamily includes the genera *Madiza*, *Phyllomyza*, *Desmometopa*, *Leptometopa*, *Neophyllomyza*, *Paramyia*, *Aldrichiomyza*, and *Stomosis*.