Edwardsina tasmaniensis

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Edwardsina tasmaniensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Blephariceridae
Genus: Edwardsina
Species:
E. tasmaniensis
Binomial name
Edwardsina tasmaniensis
Tonnoir, 1924

Edwardsina tasmaniensis, the Tasmanian torrent midge, is a species of fly in family Blephariceridae. It is endemic to Australia. As their name suggests, they make their homes in the fastest-flowing parts of rivers and streams of Tasmania.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gerlach, J. (2014). "Edwardsina tasmaniensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T7037A21425779. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T7037A21425779.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.