Soita ensifera Hardy, 1974

(Figs.122–126)

Soita ensifera Hardy, 1974: 152 . Type-locality: Philippines. Luzon, Laguna: Mount Makiling (HT ♂ MCSNM) Diagnosis. Head entirely yellow, lacking any dark spots on occiput, front or face (Figs. 125–126, the irregular black area on the frons is a reflection of the inside of the head). Thorax entirely yellow to yellow-brown (Fig. 124), scutellum with 2 pairs of setae, anepisternum and katepisternum with row of short black spines extending longitudinally along anteroventral margin. Mid tibia with 3 strong apical spurs. Abdomen entirely yellow to yellow-brown, male with tergite 5 having 8 strong setae at apex.

Distribution: Philippines (Luzon).

Specimen examined: PHILIPPINES: Luzon, Samar, Baker, 1♂ (USNM).

Remarks. This species resembles S. psiloides by the almost entirely hyaline wing and the entirely yellow thorax, abdomen and legs, but differs in having 2 pairs of scutellar setae, the wing lacking slight infuscation on crossvein DM-Cu and apix of vein Cu l, the katepisternum very narrow, over 2 times longer than wide and with a longitudinal row of short black setae ventrally extending onto the anepisternum (Hardy, 1974).