Megaselia francoae new species (Figs. 9, 41, 71, 101)

Diagnosis. Male. In the group VIII key of Borgmeier (1966), M. francoae keys to M. polyporicola Borgmeier from which it differs in a number of details. Most apparently, M. francoae has all dark legs (Fig. 9) compared to the light forelegs of M. polyporicola . The two species also have substantially different costal ratios: M. polyporicola 4.3:2.0:1, M. francoae 3.75:1.25:1, 3.49:1.26:1, 3.67:1.47:1.

Description. See Table 3.

Distribution. Los Angeles, California (USA).

Etymology. Named in honor of Candace Franco, host of BioSCAN site 30.

Biology. Unknown.

Holotype. ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Atwater Village, 2–10.IV.2014, Higgins, Malaise trap (LACM 329775).

Paratypes. 2 ♂, USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Koreatown, 5–12.IV.2014, Ralph, Malaise trap (LACM 329776, LACM 329777).

Additional Material Examined. USA: CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles: University Park, Los Feliz, Silverlake, Elysian Valley, Koreatown, Glendale, Elysian Park, Hollywood, Larchmont, Carthay, Burbank, Echo Park, Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, Pico-Union, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Mount Washington, 108 ♂, I–V.2014, Malaise traps (LACM, MCZC, USNM).