Helcomyzidae

Helcomyza ustulata

The beach flies ( Helcomyzidae ) are a family of two-winged flies (Diptera ) and the flies ( Brachycera ) assigned.

The flies of this family are medium in size and reach heights of six to ten millimeters. They are characterized by a prominent third antenna element. They live mainly on seashores, their larvae develop in rotting seaweed