Therevinae

stiletto flies

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Therevinae is the largest of stiletto flies ( Therevidae), comprising more than 20 and over 470 described . These flies are characterized by their distinctive elongated, slender bodies and are found across diverse geographic regions including the Nearctic, Neotropical, Palearctic, and Australasian regions. The subfamily exhibits considerable morphological diversity, with taxonomic revisions ongoing due to cryptic and the need for molecular characterization.

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How to pronounce Therevinae: /ˌθɛrɛˈvɪni.aɪ/

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Distribution

distribution with major faunas in the Nearctic, Neotropical, Palearctic, and Australasian regions. Documented occurrences include North America, South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador), Europe, Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan, Russia), Madagascar, Australia, and Caribbean islands.

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