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Apiocera chrysolasia
Apiocera chrysolasia is a species of flower-loving fly described by Cazier in 1982. It belongs to the family Apioceridae, a small group of brachyceran flies commonly known as apiocerid flies or sometimes 'flower-loving flies' due to their association with floral resources. The species epithet 'chrysolasia' derives from Greek roots suggesting golden or woolly appearance. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with arid or semi-arid environments in western North America, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Apiocera painteri
Apiocera painteri is a species of flower-loving fly described by Cazier in 1963. It belongs to the family Apioceridae, a small group of brachyceran flies commonly known as flower-loving flies due to their association with flowers. The genus Apiocera is primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America. Like other apiocerids, this species is likely associated with sandy soils where larvae develop.