Hong & Wang (1990) erected the family Gracilitipulidae for the monobasic
genus Gracilitipula from the Laiyang Jurassic deposits of China.
Its familial affinities are uncertain, but appear to be near the Tipulidae.
Ref.: Hong & Wang (1990, systematics of Gracilitipula).
GRACILITIPULA Hong & Wang, 1990: 122. Type species: Gracilitipula
asiatica Hong & Wang, 1990, by original designation.
GRACILTIPULA. Incorrect original spelling of Gracilitipula
(Regional Geological Surveying Team, 1990: table 3).
asiatica Hong & Wang, 1990: 122. PA: China (Upper Jurassic) [C].