Abstract

Here we present the first records of Cylindrotoma distinctissima distinctissima (Meigen, 1818) from Serbia, which represents a new family (Cylindrotomidae, Diptera) to the dipteran fauna of the country. Additionally, new records on this species are given from Bulgaria and Romania. New records of two other rare species of Cylindrotomidae, i.e. Diogma glabrata (Meigen, 1818) and Triogma trisulcata Schummel, 1829) are listed from Romania.

Highlights

  • Cylindrotomidae or long-bodied crane flies are a small diptera family, within Tipuloidea

  • Here we present the first records of Cylindrotoma distinctissima distinctissima (Meigen, 1818) from Serbia, which represents a new family (Cylindrotomidae, Diptera) to the dipteran fauna of the country

  • Most of the European species only occur in the northern part of Europe, Cylindrotoma distinctissima distinctissima (Meigen, 1818) is the only species that is reported from the Balkan region (Oosterboek 2017)

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Summary

INTRODUCTION

Cylindrotomidae or long-bodied crane flies are a small diptera family, within Tipuloidea. 70 recognized species are known worldwide, from which eight species are reported from West Palaearctic (Paramonov 2005, Oosterbroek 2018, Salmela 2013). Most of the European species only occur in the northern part of Europe, Cylindrotoma distinctissima distinctissima (Meigen, 1818) is the only species that is reported from the Balkan region (Oosterboek 2017). Presence of Diogma glabrata (Meigen, 1818) and Triogma trisulcata (Schummel, 1829) is less possible in this area. During a trip in Serbia we collected seven Cylindrotomidae specimens in Kopaonik Mountains, which represent the first records of the family in Serbia. Additional records of long-bodied crane fly species are listed from Bulgaria and Romania

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