Atelestidae
Atelestidae is a family of true flies in the superfamily Empidoidea. These four genera were placed in a separate family in 1983. They were formerly either in Platypezidae (which are not even particularly closely related) or considered incertae cedis. But while they are doubtless the most basal of the living Empidoidea, the monophyly of the family is not fully proven. The genus Nemedina seems to represent a most ancient lineage among the entire superfamily, while Meghyperus is probably not monophyletic in its present delimitation, and it is liable to be split up eventually, with some species being placed elsewhere.
Atelestidae are small (2–3 mm) greyish-dusted flies. They have a disjunct distribution, being found in both the Holarctic and southern Neotropical regions (Chile).
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Idlestate
Idlestate
Deep frozen snow scatters under my feet, as I walk
downhill to valley below.
My heart beats faster in cold pale moonlight, behind the
veil of darkness.
As I walk deeper the dark narrow path, I hear the echoing
whispers again.
Running steps behind me but when I turn, there is no-one
here with me.
Day pass away from the light into night.
In mourning idlestate of my brain.
I submit myself for thee.
I resist so it would flee.
My idlestate.
Though I walk the valley of the shadow of death, I will
have no fear in me.
For thou art with me thy rod and thy staff, they bring
comfort to my soul.
Day pass away from the light into the night.
In mourning idlestate of my brain.
I submit myself for thee.
I resist so it would flee.
My idlestate.
Day pass away from the light into night.
I submit myself for thee.
I resist so it would flee.
When light shined upon my head, I walked through the
darkest night.
