Subfamily Desmodorinae Filipjev, 1922

Diagnosis (from Tchesunov 2014)

Cuticle annulated except in cephalic region. Cephalic region with thickened cuticle except in lip region and set off as a conspicuous cephalic capsule. Amphideal fovea generally not surrounded by cuticle annulations; may be located on a cuticularized plate. Buccal cavity mostly with distinct teeth. Pharyngeal bulb round or elongated.