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Lonchaea
lance flies
Lonchaea is a genus of small flies in the family Lonchaeidae, commonly called lance flies. The genus contains at least 238 described species with a worldwide distribution. Species within Lonchaea exhibit diverse ecological associations with coniferous trees and bark beetles, ranging from predatory to commensal relationships. Some species have been investigated for potential use as biological control agents of forest pests.