Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 63(2) 2020

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VOL 63(2) 2020

DOI:

10.3409/azc.63.05

Keywords:

Diptera, Heleomyzidae, Pseudoleria, distribution, citizen science, new record, Europe, Spain

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Pseudoleria pectinata (LOEW, 1872) – a new genus and species of heleomyzid fly introduced into the European fauna (Diptera: Heleomyzidae)

• Andrzej Józef WOŹNICA

Abstract:

One female specimen of Pseudoleria pectinata (LOEW, 1872) was identified from photos taken at the Spanish Atlantic coast by Antonio J. PIZARRO MÉNDEZ, an amateur biologist. The species was observed in nature, in Rota, Spain, on 6^th December 2019, and after detailed identification process, it was recorded for the first time in Europe. The pictures concerning the Pseudoleria pectinate specimen and the diagnostic features are presented. A discussion concerning the utilization of citizen science to help monitor invasive or introduced animals is included.