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Edwardsininae
Edwardsina

Major Group: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family:
Blephariceridae
Subfamily: Edwardsininae
Genus: Edwardsina
This sub family is represented in Australia by a single genus, Edwardsina.

Descriptive Features:

  • head capsule simple
  • antennae 1-segmented
  • intercalary segments distinct
  • 1st instar with 3 transverse keels or ridges per median division of body
  • Total length: 
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      Edwardsina

      Taxonomic Checklist: Species
      Edwardsina affinis Zwick
      Edwardsina alticola Zwick
      Edwardsina australiensis Tillyard
      Edwardsina bison Zwick
      Edwardsina bubalus Zwick
      Edwardsina confinis Tonnoir
      Edwardsina confusa Zwick
      Edwardsina ferruginea Tonnoir
      Edwardsina fimbriata Zwick
      Edwardsina gigantea Zwick
      Edwardsina montana Tonnoir
      Edwardsina pilosa Zwick
      Edwardsina plicata Zwick
      Edwardsina polymorpha Zwick
      Edwardsina reticulata Zwick
      Edwardsina similis Tonnoir
      Edwardsina soror Zwick
      Edwardsina spinosa Zwick
      Edwardsina tasmaniensis Tonnoir
      Edwardsina torrentium Zwick
      Edwardsina williamsi Zwick

      Distribution: Tas, ACT, NSW, Vic

      Sensitivity Rating: none

      Functional Feeding Group: scrapers

       

      Acheron River, Vic

       

      Information Sources: Zwick 1977, Bugledich 1997, Zwick 2006
      Key to Species: Zwick 1977 (larvae & pupae)