👉 The term "Methyliphilus" is a genus in the family Phyllostachinidae, which belongs to the order Diptera. It contains two species of flies, known as methyliphilids and methyliphilid flies. These flies are characterized by their small size, long legs, and large eyes that are adapted for finding food sources close to water. The genus includes a variety of species with different body shapes and sizes, making it useful for studying insect ecology