Megaselia ciancii new species (Figs. 5, 37, 67, 97)

Diagnosis. Male. In group VIII key of Borgmeier (1966), M. ciancii keys out to M. pygmaeoides [now considered to be M. berndseni (Schmitz 1919)] from which it differs immediately by the presence of 3 notopleural setae compared to the 2 found on M. berndseni .

Description. See Table 2.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of Chris Cianci, host of BioSCAN site 21.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Highland Park, 1–8.III.2014, Franco, Malaise Trap (LACM 329764).

Paratype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Highland Park, 31.V.2014 – 7.VI.2014, Franco, Malaise Trap (LACM 329765).

Additional Material Examined. USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles: Los Feliz, Silverlake, Burbank, Highland Park. 9 ♂, III.20014, V.2014, Malaise Traps (LACM, MCZC, USNM).