The occurrence of the family Psilidae (Diptera) in Albania, with description of a new Chamaepsila Hendel, 1917 species

Authors: Varga, Nimród DOI: 10.3897/evolsyst.10.188012 Published: Jan. 1, 2026 Source: Evolutionary Systematics OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Balkan Peninsula · Topics: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior, Fossil Insects in Amber, Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology

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Psilidae Macquart, 1835 is reported from Albania for the first time based on voucher specimens. A unique new species, Chamaepsila gropensis sp. nov., characterized by blackish-tinged wings, is described, and Chamaepsila homochroa Freidberg & Shatalkin, 2008 is newly recorded from the country. The latter record represents the westernmost known occurrence of the species and its second record in Europe.

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