Stenhammer-1854
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Copromyzinae
Copromyzinae
Copromyzinae is a subfamily of small flies within the family Sphaeroceridae, commonly known as lesser dung flies. The subfamily was established by Stenhammer in 1854 and contains approximately 19 genera, including Copromyza, the type genus. Members of this subfamily are characterized by their association with decaying organic matter, particularly dung, and are found across diverse geographic regions. The subfamily is well-represented in entomological collections, with over 2,600 observations documented on iNaturalist.