Taxonomy - classification change for Fly family Scathophagidae -> now a subfamily of Anthomyiidae

[Derek Sikes]

Based on this new publication  https://resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/syen.70037

I intend to change the Arctos taxonomy for 587 fly names. These have been in the family Scathophagidae but that family has been sunk into the Anthomyiidae so is now a subfamily (and the 2 current subfamilies are now tribes).

This is a rather large classification change that might affect some collections that rely on the Arctos taxonomy for their insect collections.

I've got a taxonomy classification bulkload file edited and ready to upload to make this change but wanted to give folks time to reply if there are any concerns.

thanks,
Derek
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Derek S. Sikes, Curator of Insects, Professor of Entomology
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