Stream-dwellers
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Pediciidae
Hairy-eyed Crane Flies
Pediciidae, commonly known as hairy-eyed crane flies, is a family of about 500 species worldwide. They are medium-sized to large flies (5–35 mm) closely related to true crane flies (Tipulidae). The family is distinguished by pubescent compound eyes with short erect hairs between the facets, a trait absent in related families. They occupy diverse habitats but are particularly associated with clean, cold aquatic environments. The family was established as a separate lineage from Tipulidae based on morphological and molecular evidence, representing one of two primary lineages within the superfamily Tipuloidea.