Subfamily Lomatiinae
This is a small genus of very large flies. They have an abdomen with bushy pile on the sides and rear, a long 3rd antennal segment, and a fairly short proboscis. The 1st posterior cell is closed and stalked.
Brushy Pile on Rear & Side & Closed & Stalked 1st Posterior Cell
Closed Anal Cell & Open 1st Posterior Cell
Long 3rd Antennal Segment
Short 3rd Antennal Segment
This genus has small to medium-sized members with a short 3rd antennal segment, an open 1st posterior cell, an anal cell that is closed at the margin, and wings with the basal half darkly infuscated. The body is black and white.