本文详细回顾了双翅目长角亚目极蚊科昆虫化石的研究简史,统计了世界范围内已发表的6属10种名录(7现生种和3化石种);阐述了极蚊科化石的地质历史和其形态学特征,提出了目前该类群昆虫化石研究中所存在的主要问题,加强综合化石和现生极蚊科昆虫进行系统发育关系的研究,并对研究前景进行了展望。
The paper reviews the history and current status of researches on the taxonomy of fossil Axymyiidae, a family of Diptera. Up to now, six genera with 10 species, 7 extant and 3 fossil, have been reported from around the world. A list of recorded Axymyiidae species in the world is provided. The geological history of axymyiid fossils is presented. Some issues in this research field are discussed. It is suggested that an integrative and comprehensive study of fossil and extant Axymyiidae should be considered in the future.