Sarginae
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Cephalochrysa
soldier flies
Cephalochrysa is a genus of soldier flies (family Stratiomyidae) containing over 20 described species distributed across multiple continents. The genus was established by Kertész in 1912 and belongs to the subfamily Sarginae. Species within this genus exhibit considerable geographic range, with records from Africa, Australia, North America, and other regions.
Cephalochrysa canadensis
Cephalochrysa canadensis is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae, subfamily Sarginae. First described by Curran in 1927, this species occurs in Canada and the United States. Like other soldier flies, it belongs to a diverse group of Diptera characterized by distinctive morphological features. The genus Cephalochrysa is part of the broader Stratiomyidae radiation, which includes species with varied ecological roles.
Cephalochrysa similis
Cephalochrysa similis is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae, described by James in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Sarginae and is one of several species in the genus Cephalochrysa, a group characterized by distinctive head morphology. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature. Soldier flies in this family are generally associated with moist or aquatic habitats, with larvae typically developing in decaying organic matter.
Microchrysa
soldierfly
Microchrysa is a genus of soldier flies in the family Stratiomyidae, subfamily Sarginae. The genus was established by Loew in 1855 and contains approximately 40 described species distributed across multiple continents. Historical taxonomic confusion with the synonym Chrysomyia (Macquart, 1834) has led to misidentifications, particularly with blow flies in the genus Chrysomya. The genus is well-represented in citizen science observations with over 7,500 records.
Ptecticus
soldier flies
Ptecticus is a large genus of soldier flies (Stratiomyidae: Sarginae) comprising at least 150 described species worldwide, with roughly 40 species documented from the Old World alone as of 2000. Adults display variable body coloration—yellow, brown, or black—with abdominal transverse stripes, dusky wings, and often translucent second abdominal segments. A well-developed inner projection on the second antennal segment characterizes most species. The genus exhibits wasp-mimicry in appearance and behavior. Larvae are broad, flat, segmented maggots found in fermenting fruit and rotting vegetal material.