Oedoparena [SEP] parent taxon
Oedoparena
Oedoparena is a small genus of flies from the family Dryomyzidae. They are the only known dipterous predator of marine barnacles. There are only three known species.
Species.
- "O. glauca"
- "O. minor"
- "O. nigrifrons"
adult flies emerge during the morning low tide. Adults of "Oedoparena glauca", and "Oedoparena nigrifrons" are found together in the same habit. It is possible that other members of the genus "Oedoparena" may have a similar lifestyle.