| Sycorax | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Psychodidae |
| Genus: | Sycorax Haliday, 1839 |
Sycorax is a genus of moth flies and sand flies in the family Psychodidae. There are at least 40 described species in Sycorax. [1] [2]
These 43 species belong to the genus Sycorax:
Data sources: i = ITIS, [3] c = Catalogue of Life, [1] g = GBIF, [2] b = Bugguide.net
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The Psychodinae are the nominate subfamily of moth flies (Psychodidae), also known as drain flies. Like most of their relatives, they are usually found in damp habitats; some occur in caves. The small larvae are aquatic or semiterrestrial; the imagines feed on plant sap and nectar or not at all. Psychodinae are found in almost every country on Earth, including some subantarctic islands.
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Ecliminae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 9 genera and more than 50 described species in Ecliminae.
Lindneromyia is a genus of flat-footed flies. There are at least 70 described species in Lindneromyia.
Alvarenga is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least two described species in Alvarenga.
Anisopogon is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least three described species in Anisopogon.
Asiola is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least four described species in Asiola.
Atonia is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are about 13 described species in Atonia.
Bactria is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least three described species in Bactria.
Cabasa is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least three described species in Cabasa.
Lecania is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are about five described species in Lecania.
Phellus is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least three described species in Phellus.
Pritchardia is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are about six described species in Pritchardia.
Satanas is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are about 10 described species in Satanas.
Turka is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least four described species in Turka.
Nemopalpus is a genus of moth and sand flies in the family Psychodidae, with at least 30 described species. Nemopalpus is sometimes spelled "Nemapalpus".
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