A revision of the subfamily Leptoconopinae Noe (Diptera : Ceratopogonidae) in Australia

Abstract

The historical background and status of the subfamily Leptoconopinae Noe is discussed, the known Australasian species of Leptoconopinae reviewed and a further 12 species (nine Leptoconops (Leptoconops) Skuse and three Styloconops Kieffer) are described. Males are included for six of the Leptoconops and three of the Styloconops. The female genitalia of Leptoconops (Leptoconops) are used as a definitive specific character; this is supported by the male genitalia, when males are present.