Austroleptis

In today's world, Austroleptis has become a topic of great relevance and interest. Since its emergence, Austroleptis has captured the attention of experts and enthusiasts, generating debate and reflection in various areas. Its impact has not gone unnoticed, in part due to its influence on contemporary society. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Austroleptis, exploring its many facets and highlighting its importance in different contexts. Through detailed analysis, we will discover the implications and scope of Austroleptis in today's world.

Austroleptis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Infraorder: Tabanomorpha
Superfamily: Rhagionoidea
Family: Austroleptidae
Nagatomi, 1982[2]
Genus: Austroleptis
Hardy, 1920[1]
Type species
Austroleptis rhyphoides
Hardy, 1920[1]
Species

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Austroleptis is a genus of snipe flies, and the sole genus in the family Austroleptidae; until 2010, it was placed in the family Rhagionidae.[3] They are small to moderately sized flies of around 3 to 7.7 mm.

The family Austroleptidae was originally created by Nagatomi (1982) as "Austroleptinae", a subfamily of Rhagionidae.[2] It was later proposed that it be raised to family rank by Stuckenburg (2001).[4]

Species

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hardy, G.H. (1920). "Australian Rhyphidae and Leptidae (Diptera)". Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania. 1919: 117–129. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.21285. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b Nagatomi, Akira (1982). "The genera of Rhagionidae (Diptera)". Journal of Natural History. 16 (1): 31–70. doi:10.1080/00222938200770041.
  3. ^ Kerr, P.H. (2010). "Phylogeny and classification of Rhagionidae, with implications for Tabanomorpha (Diptera: Brachycera)" (PDF). Zootaxa. 2592: 1–133. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.2592.1.1.
  4. ^ Stuckenburg, Brian R. (2001). "Pruning the tree: a critical review of classifications of the Homeodactyla (Diptera, Brachycera), with new perspectives and an alternative classification". Studia Dipterologica. 8 (1): 3–42.
  5. ^ a b c Nagatomi, A.; Nagatomi, H. (1987). "The genus Austroleptis from south Chile and Patagonia (Diptera, Rhagionidae)". Mem. Kagoshima Univ. Res. Cent. South Pacific. 8 (2): 139–156.
  6. ^ a b Malloch, J.R. (1932). "Rhagionidae, Therevidae". Diptera of Patagonia and South Chile. 5 (3): 199–257.
  7. ^ Fachin, D.A.; Santos, C.M.D.; Amorim, D.S. (2020). "Endemism within endemism: a new species of Austroleptis Hardy, 1920 (Diptera: Austroleptidae) from the Brazilian Atlantic forest highlands". Zootaxa. 4803 (3): 483–494. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4803.3.4. PMID 33056006.
  8. ^ Paramonov, S.J. (1962). "A review of Australian Leptidae (Diptera)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 10: 113–169. doi:10.1071/ZO9620113.
  9. ^ a b Fachin, D.A.; Santos, C.M.D.; Amorim, D.S. (2018). "First two species of Austroleptis Hardy (Diptera: Brachycera: Austroleptidae) from Brazil". Zootaxa. 4369 (4): 557–574. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4369.4.6. PMID 29689872. Retrieved 6 December 2022.