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Asymphyloptera is a genus of flies within the family Empididae, specifically classified under the subfamily Clinocerinae.[2] The genus is known to be associated with madicolous habitats—environments characterized by thin films of water flowing over rock surfaces.[2]
In the New World, the genus is represented by eight recognized species, including A. cajanuma, A. chilensis, A. chiricahua, A. dominica, A. havasu, A. lutea, and A. mexicana.[2] Additionally, two undescribed species have been identified from single female specimens collected in Ecuador and Venezuela.[2]
While specific morphological traits are difficult to resolve from the available dataset imagery, the genus Asymphyloptera is generally characterized within the context of the Empididae family.[1] Taxonomic studies of the genus often rely on detailed examinations of male terminalia for species-level identification.[2]