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Chrysops cincticornis
Ring-clawed Deer Fly
Chrysops cincticornis is a deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Walker in 1848. It is commonly known as the Ring-clawed Deer Fly. The species has been documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States, with 291 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Research on this species has focused on its oviposition behavior and fecundity, with laboratory studies showing females deposit eggs in gelatinous masses on mud substrates near water, averaging 156 eggs per female.
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Lutomyia spurca is a species of true fly in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Aldrich in 1922. It belongs to the order Diptera, which includes all true flies. The genus Lutomyia is part of the diverse Heleomyzidae family, whose members are commonly known as heleomyzid flies. These flies are typically small to medium-sized and are often found in association with decaying organic matter. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Mumetopia occipitalis
Mumetopia occipitalis is a species of true fly in the family Anthomyzidae, described by Melander in 1913. The genus Mumetopia is a small group within Anthomyzidae, a family of small, slender flies associated with decaying plant matter and fungal substrates. Information on the biology and ecology of this species is limited.
Mydaea flavicornis
Mydaea flavicornis is a species of true fly in the family Muscidae, described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1902. The species epithet "flavicornis" (yellow-horned) refers to a distinctive yellow coloration of the antennae. As a member of the subfamily Mydaeinae, it belongs to a group of muscid flies commonly known as dung flies or stable flies. The genus Mydaea contains numerous species distributed primarily in the Holarctic region, though individual species distributions vary.
Senopterina caerulescens
signal fly
Senopterina caerulescens is a species of signal fly in the family Platystomatidae, first described by Loew in 1873. Signal flies are named for their distinctive wing movements used in courtship displays. The species is part of a diverse family of true flies known for elaborate behavioral displays and often striking coloration.
Tephrochlamys flavitarsis
Tephrochlamys flavitarsis is a species of true fly in the family Heleomyzidae, a group commonly known as sun flies or heleomyzid flies. The species was described by Darlington in 1908. Like other members of this family, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Tephrochlamys contains multiple species, most of which are found in North America.