Chelifera
Macquart, 1823
Chelifera is a of dance flies in the Empididae, tribe Hemerodromiini. in this genus are associated with aquatic . The genus has been recorded across Europe and parts of South America. One species, Chelifera aperticauda, is considered rare and has limited distribution records.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Chelifera can be distinguished from other Empididae by features associated with the tribe Hemerodromiini. Specific diagnostic characters for the require examination of morphological details not provided in available sources.
Habitat
Aquatic environments. At least one (C. aperticauda) inhabits mountain stream .
Distribution
Europe: recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Slovakia (Pieniny Mountains). South America: recorded from Antioquia, Cundinamarca, and Tolima departments in Colombia.
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Taxonomic Note
Chelifera is classified in the tribe Hemerodromiini within Empidinae. The Chelifera Macquart, 1823 is distinct from the preoccupied name Chelifera Latreille, 1829 (a genus of crabs now known as Pachygrapsus).