Willman (1989) provided discussion on the phylogenetic placement of this
family as the adelphotaxon of the remainder of the Diptera.
Ref.: Willman (1989, review of taxa).
CHORISTOTANYDERUS Riek, 1953: 76. Type species: Choristotanyderus
nanus Riek, 1953, by original designation.
nanus Riek, 1953: 76. AU: Australia (Upper Permian) [C].
PERMOTANYDERUS Riek, 1953: 75. Type species: Permotanyderus
ableptus Riek, 1953, by original designation.
ableptus Riek, 1953: 75. AU: Australia (Upper Permian) [C].