Code QD039999

Tanyderid larvae are elongate, worm-like, with a complete head capsule and terminating in six long filaments and paired posterior or prolegs (anterior ones are absent).

There are three genera of Tanyderidae in Australia: Eutanyderus , Nothoderus and Radinoderus . The larvae of only Eutanyderus are known, living in the outer layers of submerged, rotting logs in alpine streams. Information on other taxa from the northern hemisphere suggest that the larvae may be also associated with sandy-bedded streams. Ivor Growns found some larvae in Carey Brook, south west Western Australia.

Any record of this family is of great scientific interest and should be validated by consultation with Dr Peter Cranston.

Reference:

Hinton, H.E. (1966) The spiracular gill of the fly Eutanyderus (Tanyderidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 14 : 365-369.

Checklist to the Australian freshwater species of Tanyderidae

Eutanyderus Alexander.

Eutanyderus oreonympha Alexander. NSW.

Eutanyderus wilksoni Alexander. Vic.

Nothoderus Alexander.

Nothoderus australiensis Alexander. Tas.

Radinocerus Handlirsch.

Radinocerus dorrigensis Alexander. NSW.

Radinocerus occidentalis Alexander. WA.

Radinocerus terrareginae Alexander. Qld.