See text The Dryomyzidae are a small family of flies ranging from 4–18 mm long, with prominent bristles, and yellow to brown or rust-yellow coloring.

Larvae feed on decaying organic matter - carrion, dung, and fungi.

Vibrissae are absent and the postvertical bristles are divergent.

Very little is known of the habits of the adults or immatures, but adults are found in moist, shady habits among low-growing vegetation.

[1] Nomina dubia Only four fossil species in three genera (all from the Tertiary) are known.