TWO NEW SPECIES OF THE HILARA MAURA-GROUP (DIPTERA: EMPIDIDAE) FROM TURKEY

Abstract

Two new species, Hilara metinaktasi Ciftci, Hasbenli and Ozgul sp. nov. and Hilara barlasi Ciftci, Hasbenli and Ozgul sp. nov., of the Hilara maura-species group are described from Turkey. Both sexes of the new species are described, genitalia and forelegs are illustrated. The relationships between the new species and related species are compared, and the systematic positions of the new species within the complexes of the H. maura-group are discussed. An updated key to species of Hilara of Turkey is given.