Megaselia oxboroughae new species (Figs. 22, 54, 84, 115)

Diagnosis. Male. In the group VIII key of Borgmeier (1966), M. oxboroughae keys to M. polyporicola Borgmeier which it differs from by having incredibly short, truncate genitalia (Fig. 84) and much shorter wings (0.88–1.05 mm compared to 1.59 mm).

Description. See Table 6.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of Sharon Oxborough, host of BioSCAN site 12.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, 3–10.V.2014, Keller, Malaise trap (LACM 329814).

Paratypes. 4 ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, 3–10.V.2014, Keller, Malaise trap (LACM 329815, LACM 329816, 2 CUMZ).

Additional Material Examined. USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles: Los Feliz, Silverlake, Mid-City, Elysian Park, Hollywood, Glendale, Larchmont, Carthay, Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, 152 ♂, I–V.2014, Malaise traps (LACM, MCZC, USNM).