Phycusinae
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Pherocera
Pherocera is a genus of stiletto flies in the family Therevidae, established by Cole in 1923. The genus contains approximately 12 described species. Stiletto flies (Therevidae) are predatory flies known for their distinctive elongated mouthparts and agile flight. Members of this genus are placed in the subfamily Phycusinae.
Schlingeria
Schlingeria is a genus of stiletto flies (family Therevidae) established by Irwin in 1977. It belongs to the subfamily Phycusinae, a group characterized by specialized morphological features including reduced wing venation and particular arrangements of thoracic bristles. The genus is poorly known, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data available. Schlingeria species are presumably predatory as larvae, as is characteristic of the family Therevidae, though direct observations of life history remain undocumented.