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Distribution
Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

Distribution map

Synonyms
None

Bionomics
Little is known about the bionomics of Bironella. Larvae are usually found in undisturbed areas in heavy shade, mainly along the margins of sluggish streams and various ground-pools but they also inhabit rock-pools along streams, swamp margins, and seepage waters. The adults are rarely encountered, and only one species is reported to bite humans.

Medical Importance
Bironella seldom feed on humans and none of the species are known to transmit any pathogens of human or animal diseases.

Important References >> 		habitus image Representative species shown here:
Bironella hollandi

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:
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1. Veins M1+2 and M3+4 of wing conspicuously wavy (sinuous).

Recommended characters:
2. Prespiracular setae absent,
3. Base of hindcoxa distinctly ventral to base of mesomeron,
4. Lower mesepimeral setae absent,
5. Postspiracular setae absent.

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Larval Stage >>