Genus Trondia Ferrington & Saether, 2006
- Trondia Ferrington Jr, L.C. & Saether, O.A. 2006. Rhagosmittia and Trondia, two new genera of Orthocladiinae from Oceania and Australia (Diptera: Chironomidae). Aquatic Insects 28(4): 243-250 [247-248].
Type species:
Trondia anderseni Ferrington & Saether, 2006 by monotypy.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Northern Kimberley (NK)
Diagnosis
The combination of a bare, nearly transparent anal point placed forward on tergite IX; weak simple acrostichals starting in front; no costal extension, but distinct false vein; projecting anal lobe; bare squama; R4+5 ending slightly proximal to apex of M3+4; Cu1 curved, but not sinuate; presence of supraalar; and long inferior volsella will separate the genus from all other orthoclads.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-2011 | ADDED |