Extending the fossil record of late Oligocene non-biting midges (Chironomidae, Diptera) of New Zealand

Background The modern chironomid fauna of New Zealand is diverse, highly endemic and reflects a complex biogeographical history. This fauna has been important for developing phylogenetic and biogeographic concepts including Brundin’s writings on transantarctic relationships but until now the fossil...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Viktor O. Baranov, Jörg U. Hammel, Daphne E. Lee, Alexander R. Schmidt, Uwe Kaulfuss
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2025-02-01
Subjects:	Chironomidae Fossil insects Palaeoecology Pomahaka Formation Zealandia
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/18893.pdf