Notiphila caudata is a species of fly in the family Ephydridae.

Abdomen: tergite IV with 8-16 marginal macrochaetes : Female tegument shining black; chaetotaxy normal.

Wing: transverse MA2c slightly angled; 2 subequal costal spines.

Found on pond margins and in other humid situations, from May to September.

Canada, United States, Europe.