Oedaleinae
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Oedalea
Oedalea is a genus of predaceous flies in the family Hybotidae, subfamily Oedaleinae. Members are characterized by robust bodies, conspicuously long antennae, and raptorial hind legs adapted for capturing prey. The genus contains approximately 30 described species distributed primarily across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe, Asia, and North America. Adults are typically associated with vegetation, where they hunt small arthropods.
Oedalea ohioensis
A species of dance fly in the family Hybotidae, described by Melander in 1902. The genus Oedalea belongs to the subfamily Oedaleinae, a group of small predatory flies commonly known as dance flies. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive wing venation and predatory habits.