Melyrinae

Leach, 1815

Melyrinae is a of soft-bodied within the , commonly known as . Members are characterized by their flexible and often bright coloration. The subfamily is widely distributed and contains numerous , with frequently observed on flowers.

Melyrodes basalis P1020724a by 
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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melyrinae: /mɛˈlɪrɪniː/

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Distribution

Worldwide distribution with records from multiple continents. The high observation count (18,354 on iNaturalist) suggests broad geographic presence, though specific range boundaries are not well documented at the level.

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