Nemotelinae
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Brachycara
Brachycara is a genus of soldier flies (family Stratiomyidae) established by Thomson in 1869. The genus contains eight described species distributed across multiple continents. Brachycara species are classified within the subfamily Nemotelinae. Observations of this genus remain relatively uncommon, with approximately 75 documented records on iNaturalist.
Brachycara slossonae
Brachycara slossonae is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae, subfamily Nemotelinae. Originally described as Euryneurasoma slossonae by Johnson in 1913, it was later transferred to the genus Brachycara. The species is broadly distributed across Brazil, with records from nearly all states and the Federal District. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized flies associated with wetland and riparian habitats.
Nemotelus bruesii
Brues' soldier fly
Nemotelus bruesii, commonly known as Brues' soldier fly, is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. The species was described by Melander in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Nemotelinae, a group characterized by their slender bodies and often metallic coloration. The species has been documented through numerous observations, suggesting it is relatively well-represented in entomological collections and citizen science records.