Taxonomic-revision-ongoing
Guides
Callidiini
Callidiini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Cerambycinae, comprising over 30 genera and approximately 180 described species. Recent molecular studies have revealed that the tribe is polyphyletic, prompting discussion of establishing a new tribe Ropalopini. The tribe includes genera distributed across the Palaearctic region, with some species considered potentially invasive due to broad host associations.
Chloropinae
grass flies
Chloropinae is a subfamily of grass flies (family Chloropidae) containing approximately 76 genera and hundreds of species. Members are found across diverse landscapes from boreal regions to arid coastal environments. Larval biology varies considerably, with some species associated with grasses and sedges while others develop in decaying organic matter or as inquilines. The subfamily is taxonomically well-documented in northern Europe and Asia, with ongoing work clarifying species boundaries and distributions.
Therevinae
stiletto flies
Therevinae is the largest subfamily of stiletto flies (family Therevidae), comprising more than 20 genera and over 470 described species. These flies are characterized by their distinctive elongated, slender bodies and are found across diverse geographic regions including the Nearctic, Neotropical, Palearctic, and Australasian regions. The subfamily exhibits considerable morphological diversity, with taxonomic revisions ongoing due to cryptic species complexes and the need for molecular characterization.