Description of Metalimnobia (Metalimnobia) charlesi sp. n.from Europe (Diptera, Limoniidae)

摘要

The cranefly species Metalimnobia (Metalimnobia) charlesi sp. n. is describedfrom Europe, and a photograph of the wing and illustrations of the male termi-nalia are provided. This new species is closely related to M. (M) quadrimaculata(Linnaeus), but it can be distinguished by differences in some external and genitalcharacters. The larva of the new species is most probably saproxylic, being asso-ciated with polyporous fungi on decaying deciduous trees. M. (M) charlesisp. n.is known from Finland, Slovakia and Sweden.