Bradysiopsis vittata (Meigen, 1830)

Bradysiopsis vittata (Meigen, 1830) View in CoL

( Fig. 5 View FIGURE 5 A–B)

Literature: Tuomikoski (1960): 74, figs. 9 h, 19 d (as L. leucotricha ); Menzel & Mohrig (2000): 189–190, figs. 152–156.

Material: 1 male, 4.i.2001, California, Napa County, Lake Berryessa ; 1 male, 27.ii.1996, California, Orange County, Santa Ana Mountains, Santiago Canyon, Irvine Lake , caught by net ; 2 males, 29.xii.1994, California, Santa Cruz, Big Basin, Redwood State Park, caught by net, leg. W. Mohrig ( PWMP).

Comments. Species is characterized by long and slender gonostylus, not pointed toward apex, with 7–8 subapical spines but no long whiplash-hair at the inner side. The species is similar to Br. praevittata (for differences see there).

Distribution. Holarctic. USA ( California). New for North America.