Tasimiidae Explained

The Tasimiidae is a family of Trichoptera, erected in 1968 (Riek). The family is found in Australia and Chile.^[1] The genera Tricovespula was originally placed in the Lepidostomatidae, but it was placed in the Tasmiidae by Flint (1969). Tasimiidae is the only family in the superfamily Tasimioidea.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Characteristics

All members are identified by the following characteristics:

• head rounded, eyes bulging
• head and pronotum sclerotised
• pronotum with anterolateral corners rounded or acute
• posterior flange broad or narrow
• mesonotum with pair of large sclerites
• metanotum with 2 pairs of small sclerites
• abdomen with strongly developed lateral fringe of setae
• abdominal gills present
• Total length: 5 to 6 mm
• Case: Dorsoventrally flattened made of small stones, with ventral opening^[5]

Genera

• Charadropsyche Chile
  • Charadropsyche penicillata
• Trichovespula Chile
  • Trichovespula macrocera
• Tasimia Australia
  • Tasimia atra
  • Tasimia denticulata
  • Tasimia drepana
  • Tasimia natasia
  • Tasimia palpata
• Tasiagma Australia
  • Tasiagma ciliata

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tasmiidae .
2. Web site: Australia. Atlas of Living. Superfamily: TASIMIOIDEA. 2020-07-27. bie.ala.org.au. en-AU.
3. Web site: Superfamily Tasimioidea. 2020-07-27. iNaturalist. en.
4. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Tasimioidea. 2020-07-27. www.itis.gov.
5. Web site: Identification and Ecology of Australian Freshwater Invertebrates.