Megaselia hoffmanorum new species (Figs. 14, 46, 76, 107)

Diagnosis. Male. In the group IV key of Borgmeier (1964), keys to M. pulla Brues from which it differs substantially in the structure of the genitalia (Fig. 76). Whereas M. pulla has an oblique ascending row of delicate bristles on the left side of the epandrium and 4 marginal bristles on the right, M. hoffmanorum has a nearly vertical arrangement of strong hairs on either side. Additionally, M. hoffmanorum lacks the moderate bristles described on the epandrium of M. pulla .

Description. See Table 4.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of the Hoffman Family, hosts of BioSCAN site 14.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Glendale, 1–8.III.2014, Hoffman, Malaise trap (LACM 329790).

Paratypes. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Highland Park, 1–8.II.2014, Franco, Malaise trap (LACM 329791). ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Glendale, 1–8.III.2014, Hoffman, Malaise trap (LACM 329792).