Periscelididae
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Cyamops
Cyamops is a genus of small flies in the family Periscelididae, subfamily Stenomicrinae. First described by Melander in 1913, this genus is part of the diverse order Diptera. The genus contains multiple species, though detailed biological information remains limited. Observations of this genus are rare, with only 12 records documented on iNaturalist.
Cyamops halteratus
Cyamops halteratus is a small fly species in the family Periscelididae, described by Sabrosky in 1958. The specific epithet 'halteratus' refers to the halteres, the modified hindwings characteristic of Diptera. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Cyamops nebulosus
Cyamops nebulosus is a species of fly in the family Periscelididae, described by Melander in 1913. The family Periscelididae comprises small to medium-sized flies commonly known as periscelidid flies. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this particular species. The genus Cyamops is classified within the subfamily Stenomicrinae.
Periscelis
Periscelis is a genus of small flies in the family Periscelididae, comprising approximately 15 described species. The genus occurs in the Palaearctic region, with taxonomic revisions ongoing to clarify species boundaries. Recent work has resolved nomenclatural confusion surrounding P. winnertzii and described new species including P. laszloi from Central and Southern Europe.
Periscelis occidentalis
Periscelis occidentalis is a species of fly in the family Periscelididae, described by Sturtevant in 1954. The genus Periscelis comprises small flies associated with decaying organic matter. Very little published information exists regarding the specific biology, ecology, or distribution of this species.
Periscelis wheeleri
Periscelis wheeleri is a species of fly in the family Periscelididae, originally described by Sturtevant in 1923 under the basionym Sphyroperiscelis wheeleri. The species belongs to a small family of acalyptrate flies whose biology remains poorly documented. Records indicate limited observational data, with 19 observations documented on iNaturalist. The family Periscelididae is characterized by distinctive wing venation and association with decaying organic matter in various habitats.
Stenomicra
Stenomicra is a genus of small flies in the family Periscelididae, first described by Coquillett in 1900. The genus contains more than 20 described species, with at least one species documented from phytotelmata of Araceae plants in the Neotropical Region. Larval stages have been described for at least one species, indicating development within plant-held water bodies.