Megaselia bradyi new species (Figs. 2, 34, 64, 94)

Diagnosis. Male. In the group IV key of Borgmeier (1964), M. bradyi keys to couplet 17 but differs from both M. dificilis Malloch or M. cribella Borgmeier by having a characteristic basal fringe of 12+ robust, curved setae on the hind femur (F3), which those species lack.

Description. See Table 2.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of Brady Louie, the youngest host of BioSCAN site 20.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Elysian Park, 22.II.2014 – 1.III.2014, Harding, Malaise Trap (LACM 329756).

Paratype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Los Feliz, 1–7.II.2014, Louie, Malaise trap (LACM 329757).