The Cylindrotominae are a
subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoologi ...
from the family
Cylindrotomidae
The Cylindrotomidae or long-bodied craneflies are a family of crane flies. About 115 species in 9 genera occur worldwide.
Most recent classifications place the group to family level. this was not supported by recent phylogenetic analyses by Pet ...
. These
flies
Flies are insects of the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek δι- ''di-'' "two", and πτερόν ''pteron'' "wing". Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly, the hindwings having evolved into advanced ...
are closely related to
true crane flies.
Genera
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Cylindrotoma
''Cylindrotoma'' is a genus of crane fly in the family Cylindrotomidae.
Biology
The larvae of the genus ''Cylindrotoma'' live on various flowering plants. Adults are to be found in damp wooded habitats.
Distribution
Asia, North America & Europ ...
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Macquart, 1834
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Diogma
''Diogma'' is a genus of crane flies in the family Cylindrotomidae.
Biology
The larvae of the genus ''Diogma'' live on mosses. Adults are to be found in damp wooded habitats.
Distribution
Palaearctic.
Species
*'' D. brevifurca'' Alexander, 1949 ...
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, 1938
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Liogma
''Liogma'' is a genus of crane fly in the family Cylindrotomidae.
Biology
The larvae of the genus ''Liogma'' live on mosses. Adults are to be found in damp wooded habitats.
Distribution
Canada, United States, China, Russian Far East, Japan, Tai ...
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Osten Sacken, 1869
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Phalacrocera
''Phalacrocera'' is a genus of crane fly in the family Cylindrotominae.
Biology
The larvae of the genus ''Phalacrocera'' live on mosses. Adults are to be found in damp wooded habitats.
Distribution
Canada, United States, Myanmar, Taiwan, India, ...
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Schiner, 1863
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Triogma
''Triogma'' is a genus of crane fly in the family Cylindrotomidae.
Biology
The larvae of the genus ''Triogma'' live on mosses. Adults are to be found in damp wooded habitats.
Distribution
Canada, Northern United States, Japan, China & Northern ...
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Schiner, 1863
References
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Nematocera subfamilies
Cylindrotomidae