Genus Niphta Theischinger, 1986
- Niphta Theischinger, G. 1986. Australian Thaumaleidae (Insecta: Diptera). Records of the Australian Museum 38: 291-317 [314].
Type species:
Niphta bickeli Theischinger, 1986 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Neotropical Region.
IBRA
ACT, NSW: Australian Alps (AA), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Distribution References
Diagnosis
The genus Niphta is characterized by a distinct ridge (supra-alar region) in front of the wing, microtrichia of first vein (R+R1+R1+2) confined to base near humeral crossvein, crossvein closer to origin of R3 than to apex of R1+2, R3
with arch not strongly produced, basal appendage of CuA absent, gonocoxites broad, not much longer than wide and
hypandrium narrow.
Diagnosis References
Sinclair, B.J. 2008. New species of Austrothaumalia Tonnoir from Australia (Diptera: Thaumaleidae). Records of the Australian Museum 60: 1-12 [12]
General References
Sinclair, B.J. 2008. New species of Austrothaumalia Tonnoir from Australia (Diptera: Thaumaleidae). Records of the Australian Museum 60: 1-12 [11]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Jun-2011 | 10-Jun-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |