Tanyderidae
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Protanyderus
Protanyderus is a genus of primitive crane flies in the family Tanyderidae, a small family of Nematocera within Diptera. The genus was established by Handlirsch in 1909 and includes at least one accepted species, P. stackelbergi, described from Central Asia. Tanyderidae are considered one of the most basal lineages of crane flies, retaining plesiomorphic characteristics. Members of this genus are rarely encountered and poorly represented in collections.
Protanyderus margarita
Protanyderus margarita is a species of primitive crane fly in the family Tanyderidae, described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1948. Tanyderidae is a small, relict family of Diptera with limited modern diversity, often referred to as primitive crane flies due to their retention of ancestral characteristics. The genus Protanyderus represents one of the more widespread tanyderid genera, with species distributed across various regions.
Protoplasa fitchii
Protoplasa fitchii is a species of primitive crane fly in the family Tanyderidae. It is one of the few North American representatives of this relict family, which retains many ancestral dipteran characteristics. The species is primarily known from eastern North America, where larvae develop in aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. Adults are rarely encountered and poorly studied.