Clinohelea curriei
This record describes Clinohelea curriei (species). Recorded family: Ceratopogonidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from all other Nearctic Clinohelea by the following combination of characters: fore 5th tarsomere with pale band longer than width of 5th tarsomere; wing with infuscation centered over 1st radial cell or entirely infuscated. -- Grogan and Wirth 1976 (see genus page)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Chironomoidea
- Family
- Ceratopogonidae (Biting Midges)
- Subfamily
- Ceratopogoninae
- Tribe
- Heteromyiini
- Genus
- Clinohelea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"This species inhabits swampy habitats and is often found with C. bimaculata , although usually not as common." Wirth and Grogan 1979
Geographic Range
"This species is primarily northern in distribution, occurring from Alaska and California to Newfoundland. Only a single female is presently known from Florida."
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Clinohelea curriei. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Clinohelea curriei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Clinohelea curriei
What is Clinohelea curriei?
Clinohelea curriei is a species in the family Ceratopogonidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Clinohelea curriei?
Distinguished from all other Nearctic Clinohelea by the following combination of characters: fore 5th tarsomere with pale band longer than width of 5th tarsomere; wing with infuscation centered over 1st radial cell or entirely infuscated. -- Grogan and Wirth 1976 (see genus page)
Where is Clinohelea curriei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | This species inhabits swampy habitats and is often found with C. bimaculata , although usually not as common. Wirth and Grogan 1979 |
| Range | This species is primarily northern in distribution, occurring from Alaska and California to Newfoundland. Only a single female is presently known from Florida. |