Hennig's (1969c) discussion of the single representative of this family
mentioned that it was most likely a member of the Psychodidae, taking into
account probable inaccuracies in the illustration by Rohdendorf. The type
specimen will have to be reexamined to verify Hennig's hypothesis.
TANYDEROPHRYNE Rohdendorf, 1962: 314 (1991: 456). Type species:
Tanyderophryne multinervis Rohdendorf, 1962, by original designation.
multinervis Rohdendorf, 1962: 314 (1991: 456). PA: Kazakhstan (Upper
Jurassic) [C].