Phyllomyzinae
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Aldrichiomyza
freeloader flies
Aldrichiomyza is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae, established by Hendel in 1914. These flies are kleptoparasites, commonly found near predatory insects where they feed on captured prey. The genus contains six described species distributed across the Palearctic and Oriental regions. Aldrichiomyza species are characterized by their small size and association with other predatory arthropods.
Phyllomyza
freeloader flies
Phyllomyza is a genus of small flies in the family Milichiidae, commonly known as freeloader flies. The genus contains at least 30 described species, first established by Fallén in 1810. These flies are placed in the subfamily Phyllomyzinae. Species in this genus are found in parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.