Andean-fauna
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Silinae
soldier beetles
Silinae is a subfamily of soldier beetles (family Cantharidae) comprising approximately 6 genera and more than 180 described species. The subfamily includes the genera Silis, Polemius, Discodon, Plectonotum, Ditemnus, and Tytthonyx. Species occur across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with some lineages showing remarkable high-altitude adaptations including extreme brachelytry (shortened elytra) and wing reduction.