Megaselia seaverorum new species (Figs. 27, 59, 89, 120)

Diagnosis. Male. In the group V key of Borgmeier (1964), M. seaverorum keys to M. subnudifemur Borgmeier. M. seaverorom can be distinguished from this species (and a majority of other species in the genus) by the unique, wedge shaped structure of its cerci, which each have 10+ setae (Fig. 89).

Description. See Table 7.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of the Seaver family, whose gracious donations from the Seaver Foundation make BioSCAN possible.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Glendale, 1–8.II.2014, Hoffman, Malaise trap (LACM 329829).

Paratype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Glendale, 28.XII.2013 – 4.I.2014, Hoffman, Malaise trap (LACM 329830).