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Diptera Classification
Diptera (2)
Brachycera (7)
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Axymyiomorpha (1)
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Tipulomorpha (4)
Edwardsina gigantea Zwick, 1977
Nomenclature
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Unranked: BlephariceromorphaFamily: Blephariceridae
Species:
Edwardsina gigantea Zwick, 1977
Usage:
valid
Page number:
61
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
giant torrent midge
Vernacular name:
net-winged midge
Type data:
Australia: New South Wales
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Synonyms: 1
SUMMARY
Adults: Large with long legs, resembling crane flies (Tipulidae); wings (length up to 11.5 mm in males and 12.5 mm in female) with prominent anal lobe, four-branched radius (with distinctive radial spur in Rs) and fine creases. Female head hypognathous (mouthparts pointed below and towards the rear) and pointed. Male genitalia bulbous.
