Ctenophorinae
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Phoroctenia
Phoroctenia is a genus of true crane flies (family Tipulidae) in the subfamily Ctenophorinae. The genus is monotypic, containing only the single described species P. vittata (Meigen, 1830). It has a disjunct distribution spanning northern Europe, eastern Russia, and western North America. The genus was established by Coquillett in 1910.
Phoroctenia vittata
Tiger Cranefly
Phoroctenia vittata, commonly known as the Tiger Cranefly, is a species of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. It belongs to the subfamily Ctenophorinae, which includes some of the most visually distinctive crane flies. The species has been recorded from Scandinavia, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is one of approximately 534 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating moderate but not extensive documentation of its occurrence and biology.
Phoroctenia vittata angustipennis
Phoroctenia vittata angustipennis is a subspecies of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. It belongs to the subfamily Ctenophorinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features. The subspecies was described by Loew in 1872. Available records indicate a limited distribution in northern Europe, specifically Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.