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Milichiella arcuata
freeloader fly
Milichiella arcuata is a species of freeloader fly in the family Milichiidae, known for kleptoparasitic behavior. The species was first described by Loew in 1876 under the basionym Lobioptera arcuata. Like other members of its family, it is attracted to predatory insects and spiders feeding on prey, where it steals food resources. The species is part of a diverse genus within a family specialized in exploiting the kills of other arthropods.