The Melanomyinae are a subfamily of Calliphoridae, or blow flies. According to Whitworth, the most distinguishing characteristic of this subfamily is its dull color; however, the biology is poorly known.

Selected genera Source:Rognes, K. (2011). A review of the monophyly and composition of the Bengaliinae with the description of a new genus and species, and new evidence for the presence of Melanomyinae in the Afrotropical Region (Diptera, Calliphoridae). Zootaxa, 2964(1), 1–60. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.2964.1.1 Adichosina Villeneuve, 1934 Angioneura Eggisops Gymnadichosia Melanomya (= Opsodexia) Melinda Ochromelinda Onesihoplisa Paradichosia Tricycleopsis Zernyiella

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