Clitellariinae
soldier flies
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Clitellariinae is a of soldier flies (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) comprising approximately 35 . The group has been documented in North America, including Canada and Alaska, where it is represented by multiple genera and . Taxonomic keys for and larvae have been developed for regional faunas. The subfamily is distinguished from related subfamilies Beridinae and Sarginae by morphological features accessible through diagnostic keys.
Pronunciation
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Identification
of Clitellariinae can be distinguished from other Stratiomyidae using morphological characters detailed in taxonomic keys. Larval identification keys have been developed where stages are known. Specific diagnostic features separating Clitellariinae from Beridinae and Sarginae are provided in subfamilial-level keys.
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Distribution
Documented from Canada and Alaska; global distribution includes multiple continents based on -level records. The contains genera described from various regions including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Life Cycle
Larvae develop in various substrates; specific developmental details vary by . stages have been described for some within the .
Similar Taxa
- BeridinaeBoth are of Stratiomyidae; distinguished by morphological characters in and larval keys
- SarginaeBoth are of Stratiomyidae; separated by diagnostic features in subfamilial-level identification keys
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Taxonomic scope
The includes approximately 35 , with numerous described. Type genus is Clitellaria Meigen, 1803.