Milichiidae

Milichiidae are a family of flies. Most species are very small and dark. Details of their biology have not yet been properly studied, but they are best known as kleptoparasites of predatory invertebrates, and accordingly are commonly known as freeloader flies or jackal flies. However, because of the conditions under which many species breed out, they also are known as filth flies.

Milichia is a genus of flies belonging to the family Milichiidae.

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Milichiella is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae.

Aldrichiomyza is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae.

Phyllomyza is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae. There are at least 30 described species in Phyllomyza.

Desmometopa is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae. There are more than 50 described species in Desmometopa.

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Paramyia is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae. There are about 18 described species in Paramyia.

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Pholeomyia is a genus of freeloader flies in the family Milichiidae. There are more than 30 described species in Pholeomyia.