Cylindrotoma

Macquart, 1834

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Cylindrotoma is a of crane flies in the Cylindrotomidae, first described by Macquart in 1834. The genus has a broad distribution across Asia, North America, and Europe, with China containing the highest . Larvae are associated with flowering plants, while inhabit damp wooded environments.

Cylindrotoma distinctissima by This image is created by user Dick Belgers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. . Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Cylindrotoma distinctissima distinctissima antenna (from Francis Walker Insecta Britanica Vol 3 page 409 plate XXVIII) by Walker, F. (1856): Insecta Britannica: Diptera. Vol III, p 411, plate XXVIII.. Used under a Public domain license.Cylindrotoma distinctissima distinctissima wing (from Francis Walker Insecta Britanica Vol 3 page 409 plate XXVIII) by Walker, F. (1856): Insecta Britannica: Diptera. Vol III, p 411, plate XXVIII.. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Cylindrotoma: /sɪˌlɪn.drəˈtoʊ.mə/

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Habitat

are found in damp wooded . Larvae live on various flowering plants.

Distribution

occur throughout Asia, North America, and Europe. China is the most species-rich country. Distribution records include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Host Associations

  • flowering plants - larval larvae live on various flowering plants

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Taxonomic authority

Established by Macquart in 1834.

Species diversity

China is the most -rich country for this .

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