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 Major Groups | Insecta (insects) | Diptera (true flies) | Blephariceridae

Note: Key from Zwick 1977

 
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1. Animal with simple head capsule (C); antennae (A) 1-segmented; intercalary segments (IS) distinct; sclerotized and well defined pseudopods absent; 1st instar with 3 transverse ridges (R) per median division of body

Distribution: Tas, ACT, NSW, Vic

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Edwardsininae 

ventral view

Edwardsininae 

head capsule simple
antennae 1-segmented

Edwardsininae 

intercalary segments distinct
pseudopods absent

Edwardsininae 

1st instar with transverse ridges

-Animal with head capsule (C) split (S) posteriorly; antennae (A) 2-segmented (except 1st instar); no intercalary segments; sclerotized and well defined pseudopods present; 1st instar with 2 transverse lines of integumental outgrowths per median division of body

Distribution: ACT, NSW, Qld, Vic

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Belpharicerinae 

no intercalary segments

Belpharicerinae 

head capsule split posteriorly

Belpharicerinae 

antennae 2-segmented

Belpharicerinae 

pseudopods present