Megaselia hoguei new species (Figs. 16, 48, 78, 109)

Diagnosis. Male. In the group VIII key of Borgmeier (1966), M. hoguei keys to M. polyporicola Borgmeier, from which it differs greatly in overall appearance. M. hoguei is a much lighter colored species, with a lightly pigmented venter and legs and light brown halteres. M. polyporicola is a dark species, with black venter, halteres, and hind/ mid legs being brown to black.

Description. See Table 5.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of Jim Hogue, host of BioSCAN site 24.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Highland Park, 31.V.2014 – 7.VI.2014, Franco, Malaise trap (LACM 329796)

Paratypes. 4 ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Glendale, 28.VI.2014 – 5.VII.2014 (LACM 329797, LACM 329798, 2 CUMZ)

Additional Material Examined. USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles: Los Feliz, Glendale, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, 28 ♂, I–V.2014, Malaise traps (LACM, MCZC, USNM).