Canacidae
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Canaceoides nudatus
Canaceoides nudatus is a species of beach fly in the family Canacidae. Originally described as Canace nudata by Cresson in 1926, it was later transferred to the genus Canaceoides. Members of this family are associated with coastal marine environments. The species is documented from a small number of observations, indicating it may be uncommon or underreported.
Pelomyia coronata
Pelomyia coronata is a species of beach fly in the family Canacidae, first described by Loew in 1866. This small dipteran is associated with coastal marine environments. The genus Pelomyia comprises beach-dwelling flies that are typically found in intertidal zones. Information specific to this species is limited in the provided sources.
Tethina milichioides
Tethina milichioides is a small fly species in the family Canacidae, first described by Melander in 1913. It belongs to a genus of shore flies commonly associated with coastal and saline environments. The species name 'milichioides' refers to its resemblance to members of the family Milichiidae.
Tethina parvula
Tethina parvula is a small species of shore fly in the family Canacidae, originally described as Rhicnoessa parvula by Loew in 1869. The species belongs to the subfamily Tethininae, a group of flies typically associated with coastal and marine environments. It is among the least documented species in its genus, with minimal published biological or ecological information available.
Tethina willistoni
Tethina willistoni is a small shore fly in the family Canacidae, a group specialized for coastal and saline habitats. The species has been documented in Brazil (Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo states) and Hawaii, USA. Like other canacids, it is associated with intertidal zones and saline environments. The genus Tethina comprises approximately 40 species worldwide, most occurring in marine littoral habitats.