Subfamily Desmodorinae Micoletzky 1924

Diagnosis (modified from Verschelde et al. 2006 and Decraemer & Smol 2006): Head capsule mostly present; if not, body annuli are distinct (and coarse). Amphideal fovea in general not surrounded by body annuli; may be located on a cuticularised plate. Buccal cavity always with distinct teeth. Pharyngeal bulb round to elongated.