Genus Tethepomyia

Tethepomyia Grimaldi and Cumming 1999: 6. By original designation.

Diagnosis

(emended). Distinguished from Tethepomima by the following: Most or all of antennal flagellum lost; mesonotum bare, devoid of setae or setulae; apical tibial spurs absent; costal vein incomplete, not reaching to apex of Rs; costal spinules and fringe of fine setae on posterior margin of wing lost; alula and anal lobe lost; veins R2+3 and R4+5 lost (Rs simple, unbranched), crossvein r-m lost.

Type Species.

Tethepomyia thauma Grimaldi and Cumming 1999: 6. By original designation.