Iranotrichia gen. n., a new genus of Scenopinidae (Diptera) from Iran, with a key to window fly genera of the world

Iranotrichia gen. n., a new genus of Scenopinidae (Diptera) from Iran, with a key to window fly genera of the world

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An unusual new genus of Scenopinidae, Iranotrichia gen.n., comprising two newly discovered species (I.insolita sp.

n.and I.nigra sp.n.

), is described from Iran.Iranotrichia gen.n.are scenopinine window flies with a habitus reminiscent of certain HAND CREAM bee fly genera (Bombyliidae), based on colouration and elongate mouthparts and antennae.

The phylogenetic placement of this distinctive new genus is discussed and a dichotomous key to world genera is presented.The genus name Kelseyana nom.n.is proposed to replace Caenoneura Kröber, 1924, which was found to be preoccupied Bathroom Furniture by Thomson (1870: 270) (Hymenoptera) and Kirby (1890: 136) (Odonata).