Malloch-1923
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Melanomyza
Melanomyza is a genus of small flies in the family Lauxaniidae, established by Malloch in 1923. The genus contains approximately 9–12 described species. These flies belong to a family known for its diversity in decomposing organic matter habitats. Specific biological details for most Melanomyza species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Melanomyza intermedia
Melanomyza intermedia is a species of lauxaniid fly described by Malloch in 1923. Members of the family Lauxaniidae are small to medium-sized flies, often with patterned wings and yellowish or brownish coloration. The genus Melanomyza occurs primarily in the Holarctic region. Specific ecological details for M. intermedia remain poorly documented in published literature.
Rhyncophoromyia
Rhyncophoromyia is a genus of scuttle flies in the family Phoridae, first described by Malloch in 1923. The genus comprises at least twelve described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. At least one species, R. maculineura, has been documented as an ant parasite. The genus belongs to the subfamily Metopininae, a group characterized by reduced wing venation and often associated with social insect hosts.
Xenochaetina
Xenochaetina is a genus of flies in the family Lauxaniidae, established by Malloch in 1923. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species distributed across multiple continents. Lauxaniidae flies are generally small to medium-sized and often associated with decaying vegetation.