Polleniinae

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Polleniinae
male Pollenia on Schizophyllum commune fungus growing on Betula
Conservation status
Secure
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Suborder: Brachycera Family: Calliphoridae Subfamily: Polleniinae
Genus
Melanodexia Pollenia

Polleniinae is a subfamily of Calliphoridae, or blow-flies. According to Keys to the Genera and Species of Blow Flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of America North of Mexico by Terry Whitworth, the most distinguishing characteristic of this subfamily is its dull color, which is quite rare among most Calliphoridae (Whitworth 721). This subfamily includes the following genera: Melanodexia and Pollenia.