Abstract
Abstract This report on the occurrence of Themira nigricornis (Meigen, 1826) (Sepsidae: Diptera) on Romanian territory represents the first record of this species within south-eastern Europe. Adults of T. nigricornis were collected in spring, in the second half of April, from an experimental setting placed in an urban location (Bucharest) in southern Romania. The bait consisted of domestic pig carcass in advanced decomposition stage, placed on soil ground and surrounded by vegetation. The visiting specimens were located around the posterior segment of the pig carcass. The registered abundance of adult individuals was relatively low, with 10 specimens distinguished during two weeks interval. The species was taxonomically characterized and identified. This study, documenting the presence of T. nigricornis in the southern part of Romania, expanded the Fauna Europaea distribution range record of this species, assigning the southernmost location of T. nigricornis in Europe.
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