This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
Austroleptis atriceps is a species of fly within the family Austroleptidae. Based on observations of preserved specimens in the TreeOfLife-200M dataset, the species exhibits typical dipteran morphology, including a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen. The specimens show a slender body form characteristic of the genus. The coloration is generally muted, consistent with many preserved insect specimens.[1]
Austroleptis atriceps is a species known from Chile.[2] The genus Austroleptis has a broader distribution that includes Australia, Chile, and Brazil. The species was originally described by Malloch in 1932.[3][4]