Manure-inhabiting
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Hydrotaea militaris
Hydrotaea militaris is a species of muscid fly in the genus Hydrotaea. The species was described by Meigen in 1826. Like other members of Hydrotaea, this species is associated with decomposing organic matter and livestock environments. Larvae of Hydrotaea species have been documented as predators of other fly larvae in manure, including horn fly larvae.