Biology:Ansifera

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Short description: Genus of flies

Ansifera
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Cecidomyiidae
Subfamily: Micromyinae
Tribe: Campylomyzini
Genus: Ansifera
Jaschhof, 2009
Type species
Ansifera japonica
Jaschhof, 2009

Ansifera is a genus of midges in the family Cecidomyiidae. The five described species are found in the Palearctic and Oriental regions.[1][2] The genus was first described by Mathias Jaschhof in 2009.[1]

Species in this genus can be distinguished from others in the tribe Campylomyzini by characteristics of their antennal sensilla.[2]

Species

  • Ansifera asetosa Jaschhof, 2009
  • Ansifera gombakensis Jaschhof, 2009
  • Ansifera japonica Jaschhof, 2009
  • Ansifera longipalpus Jaschhof, 2009
  • Ansifera malayensis Jaschhof, 2009

References

Wikidata ☰ Q21219147 entry