Megaselia carthayensis, new species (Figs. 4, 36, 66, 96)

Diagnosis: Male. In the group VIII key of Borgmeier (1966), M. carthayensis keys to M. polyporicola Borgmeier. In contrast to the epandrium with longish hairs on both sides and dark wing veins of M. polyporicola, M. carthayensis has an epandrium with short hairs only (Fig. 66), and very light wing veins (Fig. 36).

Description. See Table 2.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of Carthay Elementary School, site of BioSCAN site 19.

Biology. Unkown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Glendale, 31.V.2014 – 7.VI.2014, Armstrong, Malaise Trap (LACM 329761)

Paratypes. 4 ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Los Feliz, 31.V.2014 – 7.VI.2014, Koch, Malaise Trap (LACM 329762, LACM 329763, 2 CUMZ)

Additional Material Examined. USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles: Los Feliz, Larchmont, Carthay, Highland Park, Mount Washington, 11 ♂, II–V.2014, Malaise traps (LACM, MCZC, USNM).