taxonID	type	description	language	source
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	description	Figs 1 - 7	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	materials_examined	HOLOTYPE: 3, W. TURKEY, Pamucak, near Ephesus / beach, 29. IV. 1998, D. M. Ackland legit. PARATYPES: 633, 3 ♀♀, same data as holotype. – 1 ♀, W. Turkey: near Bodrum, 4 Km NNE, headland, 26. IV. 1998, D. M. Ackland legit. The holotype and 6 paratypes (433 & 2 ♀♀) are deposited in the MHNG and 4 paratypes (233 & 2 ♀♀) in the CDSL.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name refers to the type-locality.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Body grey with a gilded brown sheen at certain angles of light, more evident on scutellum and abdomen. Mesopleuron without setae. Frons at level of anterior orbital seta with a transverse irregular row of scattered small setulae and, only in the female, a transverse brown or black band which may be less evident sometimes. Antenna brown-black. Mesonotum usually bare, 1 + 3 dorsocentral setae. Male and female with 2 pairs (2 median and 2 lateral) of large, sub-oval elongate, brown-black spots on tergites 3 - 5. Tibiae and tarsi dark brown-black.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	description	DESCRIPTION: 3 & ♀ (Figs 1 - 4). Body 2 - 2.5 mm long; grey with a gilded pale brown sheen more marked on scutellum and abdomen. Head: About 1.1 times higher than long; frons at level of anterior ocellus 0.4 times width of head. Frons matt grey, fronto-orbital plate pale grey and raised; at level of anterior orbital seta with transverse irregular row of scattered small setulae and, only in the female, a transverse brown or black band, less conspicuous sometimes, shaded off towards the top and laterally; 2 reclinate orbital setae, the anterior setae reaching anterior third of frons. Ocellar plate silvery grey and slightly raised; ocelli about equidistant. Ocellar setae proclinate, inner vertical seta shorter than outer vertical seta, postocellar setae small and convergent. In the female with a conspicuous narrow dark brown-black band above border of lunule, continuing on the side along margin of the eye. Lunule bare, grey, large and sub-rectangular. Face between bases of the antennae with a prominent thin and short brown facial carina. Antenna brown-black, inserted at middle of the head. First flagellomere elongate, with pointed apex, 1.5 times as long as high, setulae white, longer and more visible along upper border. Pedicel grey pruinose on inner part. Arista dark brown, third aristomere 6 times as long as second, with short and white setulae. Ratio height of gena: height of eye about 1: 2.5. Genal bristles present. Palpus brown-black, labellum yellow. Thorax: Mesonotum bare, grey with a faint gilded brown sheen; line of a few scattered setulae along two short barely noticeable dark grey median stripes. Chaetotaxy: 1 + 3 dorsocentral setae roughly equidistant from each other, sometimes a small setula before presutural dorsocentral seta; no prescutellar setae present; 1 postpronotal, 1 presutural supra-alar, 2 notopleurals with anterior distinctly longer than posterior, 1 supra-alar, 1 posterior intra-alar and 1 postalar seta about twice the length of posterior intra-alar seta. Prescutellum barely distinguishable. Scutellum bare, grey with a more marked gilded brown sheen, 1 pair of basal setae half the length of subapical pair. Anepisternal seta absent; Katepisternum with 1 strong seta preceded by 1 short seta along upper edge. Wing: Hyaline with dark microtrichia, veins pale brown. Crossvein r-m at or just beyond middle of discal cell. Veins R 4 + 5 and M weakly divergent in distal part. Apical section of CuA 1 1.5 times longer than crossvein dm-cu. Haltere pale yellow. Legs: Coxae and femora dark grey with a gilded brown sheen; apical part of femora and base of all tibiae yellow, tibiae dark brown-black, tarsi dark brown in dorsal and lateral part, yellow in ventral part. Abdomen: Grey, with a gilded brown sheen. Syntergite 1 + 2 brown-grey gilded, darker along posterior and posterolateral edge. Male and female with 2 pairs (2 median and 2 lateral) of large, suboval elongate, brown-black spots on tergites 3 - 5. Tergites 3 - 5 covered with sparse setulae, arranged in approximately four irregular transverse rows, longer and stronger at postero-lateral angles and along posterior edge. Male terminalia (Figs 5, 7): Pregenital sclerites: two narrow separate sclerites present dorsally between fifth tergite and epandrium, sixth tergite transversally narrow and elongated sub-rectangular, sixth sternum mostly membranous, only a narrow arched asymmetrical and very weak sclerite; syntergosternite 7 + 8 forming a ring, more sclerotized dorsally; almost membranous ventrally except for a narrow and asymmetrical sclerotized margin along upper edge. Epandrium sub-rectangular in lateral view, about twice as high as wide, with strong setae. Aedeagal apodeme sub-triangular, small and slender. Aedeagus, in lateral view, abruptly curved from broad base and tapers gradually towards the tip. Female terminalia (Fig. 6): Seventh sternite subrectangular and bilobed distally. Seventh tergite with 2 large subtriangular and elongate symmetrical sclerites becoming abruptly narrower in distal third; first third of tergite distinctly more sclerotized. Seventh tergite, seventh sternite and cercus brown. Eighth sternite with 2 symmetrical suboval elongate weak sclerites in distal half, eighth tergite with 2 symmetrical elongate very weak sclerites; 2 pairs of strongly sclerotized spherical spermathecae present.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: The new species can be assigned to the P. (E.) coronata (Loew) group on the basis of its 1 + 3 strong dorsocentral setae. Within this group only P. (E.) kimmerica Tanasijtshuk, 1968, with dark tibiae, and also known from Turkey (Raspi & Ebejer, 2008), is similar to the new species, but they differ in the colouration of body (gilded brown sheen in the new species) and in the brown or black frontal band that is present only in the female in P. ephesi sp. n. but in both sexes in E. kimmerica. Further, they differ in the structure of the male genitalia.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4741E5243FBAFC8FDF7FFD09.taxon	biology_ecology	BIOLOGY: Unknown. Judging from its generic position it may be speculated that the larvae may be found between the leaf sheaths and secondary stalks of Gramineae infested by Pseudococcidae (Sternorrhyncha), where they prey on mealybugs as other species of Parochthiphila and Chamaemyia with known biology (Raspi, 1983 a, 2006).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4746E5243FA5FD2DDAB3FB37.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: ITALY, Lazio *, 733, 2 ♀♀, Roma 10 m, CastelPorziano, Strada delTelefono, 30. VIII. 2004 (41.41 N / 12.23 E, dryforest, riverbed), Merz, Cerretti & Nardilegerunt (MHNG: 533 & 2 ♀♀; CDSL: 233). – 333, 2 ♀♀, Latina 0 m, P. N. delCirceo, Sabaudia, TorrediFogliano, 31. VIII. 2004 (41.21 N / 12.56 E, sanddunes, beach) Merz, Cerretti & Nardilegerunt (MHNG: 13 & 2 ♀♀; CDSL: 233). – 13, Latina 20 m, P. N. delCirceo, S. Felice, QuartoFreddo, 1. IX. 2004 (41.14 N / 13.03 E, pasture, shrubs) Merz, Cerretti & Nardi legerunt (MHNG). – ITALY, Sicily, 533, 5 ♀♀, Etna 1450 m, PianodiDonne, 5. VI. 1999, B. Merz legit (MHNG: 333 & 3 ♀♀; CDSL: 233 & 2 ♀♀). – 13, Etna 1800 m, Piano Provenzana, 9. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 333 & 4 ♀♀, Etna 1700 m, rif. Citelli, 12. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG: 233 & 4 ♀♀; CDSL: 13). – SWITZERLAND, 1 ♀, BL 265 m, Birsfelden, 13. VI. 1989, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 1 ♀, VS 630 m, Leuk-Pfynwald, 6. VII. 1997, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 13, VS 620 m, Leuk-Rotafen, 10. VIII. 1997, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 233, VS 590 m, Leuk-Pfynwald, 12. VIII. 1997, B. Merzlegit (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 13). – 13, 1 ♀, VS 600 m, Leuk-Pfynwald, 614100 / 290070, 6. VI. 2001, Merz & Landry legerunt (MHNG). – FRANCE, Drôme, 1 ♀, 820 - 950 m, Chalancon / ColdesRoustans (D 135), 11. VII. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4746E5253FA5FB4FD9C2FEFF.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: ITALY, Sardinia *, 1 ♀, Dorgali reg. 0 m, Cala Luna (S of Cala Gonone) / St. 9; 17. VI. 2002, 49.13.27 N / 9.37.36 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / St. 9 legerunt (MHNG). – 233, 2 ♀♀, Bosaregion 0 m, BosaMarina, 20. VI. 2002 / St. 13, 40. 17.15 N / 8.29.04 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 13 legerunt (MHNG: 13 & 2 ♀♀; CDSL: 13). – 1 ♀, Baunei region 0 m, SantaMariaNavarrese / St. 10, 18. VI. 2002, 39.59.13 N / 9.41.18 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 10 legerunt (CDSL). – 333, Cagliarireg. 1000 m, Mt. Ferru, Mt. Urtigu / St. 15, 21. VI. 2002, 40.09.29 N / 8.37.44 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 15 legerunt (MHNG: 233; CDSL: 13). – Lazio *, 13, Latina 10 m, P. N. Circeo, Sabaudia, SelvadelCirceo, 31. VIII. 2004 / 3, 41.21 N / 13.01 E, mixedforest, pond, Merz, Cerretti & Nardilegerunt (CDSL). – 233, Latina 20 m, P. N. delCirceo, S. Felice, QuartoFreddo, 1. IX. 2004 (41.14 N / 13.03 E, pasture, shrubs) Merz, Cerretti & Nardilegerunt (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 13). – 433, Latina 0 m, P. N. Circeo, Sabaudia, Pantanidell’Inferno, 2. IX. 2004, 41.20 N / 12.59 E, saltmarsh, Merz, Cerretti & Nardi / 9 legerunt (MHNG). – Puglia *, 1 ♀, 650 m, Mte. Gargano, 5 kmES. Giovanni, 26. VII. 1995, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – FRANCE **: Corsica (South), 333, Sartène, Tizzano, 80 m, LesHauts deL’Avena, 1. VIII. 2004, B. Merz & S. Guyotlegerunt (MHNG: 233; CDSL: 13).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4746E5253FA5FB4FD9C2FEFF.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: The posterior tibia in the females of Sardinia is sometimes greydark under the dark ring close to the base. The males of Sardinia and Corsica have often small dorsal and lateral spots on abdomen and / or posterior tibia with two well visible dark rings (Rondani, 1874; Raspi, 2006).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4747E5253FBAFE87D841FD5C.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: ITALY, Sardinia *, 333, Bosa region 0 m, Bosa Marina, 20. VI. 2002 / St. 13, 40. 17.15 N / 8.29.04 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 13 legerunt (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 233). – FRANCE, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13, Arles-Gare, 24. V. 1993, B. Merz legit (MHNG). – 1 ♀, Arles-Rhône Ufer, 27. V. 1995, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger legerunt (MHNG). – CYPRUS **: 13, 12 Km N Akrounta, 640 m, 24. IV. 2002 / St. 14, 34.49 N / 33.06 E, pine forest, Merz, Deeming, Ebejer & Gatt legerunt (CDSL). – TURKEY, 233, Pamakkule, 20 Km NNE Denizili near Hotel, 23. IV. 1998, D. M. Ackland legit (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 13). – 13, W. Turkey near Bodrum 4 Km NNE, headland, 26. IV. 1998, D. M. Ackland legit (MHNG). – 13, Antalya Prov., Camyuva 0 m, 5 Km S Kemer, 27. IV. 2000, Merz & Senay legerunt (MHNG). – 1 ♀, Antalia Prov., Termessos 350 m, 25 Km NW Antalya, 1. V. 2000, Merz & Senay legerunt (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4747E5253FBAFE87D841FD5C.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: Frequently, in specimens with 1 + 3 dorsocentral setae the anterior two postsutural setae are small and only the last one is well developed, the mesonotum is setulose, and often the abdomen of male lacks dark spots.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4747E5253FBAFCE8DA63FA22.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: ITALY **, Valley of Aosta, 233, 600 m, St. Pierre, 15. V. 1999, Merz & Schmid-Egger legerunt (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 13). – 13, 800 - 850 m, St. Pierre, M. Torrette, 22. IV. 2003, 584300 / 062700, B. Merz & F. Amiet legerunt (CDSL). – SWITZERLAND, 1 ♀, TI 350 m, Biasca Loderio, 4. VIII. 1997, B. Merz legit (MHNG). – 13, VS 630 m, Leuk-Pfynwald, 6. VII. 1997, B. Merz legit (CDSL). – 13, VS 630 m, Leuk-Platten, 22. IV. 1998, Merz & Botta legerunt (MHNG). – 1 ♀, VS 625 m, Leuk-Platten, 1. VIII. 1998, Merz & Bachli legerunt (MHNG). – 1 ♀, VS 625 m, Leuk-Platten, 2. V. 1999, B. Merz legit (MHNG). – 533, VS 600 m, Leuk-Pfynwald, 614100 / 290070, 6. VI. 2001, Merz & Landry legerunt (MHNG: 43; CDSL: 13). – 1 ♀, VS 625 m, Leuk-Platten, 617700 / 128400, 8. VI. 2001, Merz & Landry legerunt (MHNG). – 13, VS 600 m, Leuk-Pfynwald, 614100 / 290070, 25. VIII. 2001, Merz & Landry legerunt (MHNG). – 233; 1 ♀, VS 625 m, Leuk-Platten, 30. V. 2002, B. Merz legit (MHNG: 13 & 1 ♀; CDSL: 13). – 13, VS 460 - 750 m, Branson / Follatères, 9. VI. 2004, B. Merz & J. P. Haenni legerunt (CDSL).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4747E5253FBAFCE8DA63FA22.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: This species, characterized by “ mesopleural bristles and setae absent ” (Beschovski & Merz, 1998), differs from exteriorly similar P. coronata basically by a yellow-golden frons under the transverse black band, by two slight black stripes along dorsocentral setae, by roughly continuous lateral black bands on segments 2 - 5 of abdomen and the male terminalia. The shape of the aedeagus of P. nigrolineata (Fig. 8) is similar to P. nigripes and P. tryapitzini Tanasijtshuk, 1968, but it differs from these two species in chaetotaxy, and colour of the antennae, palpi and legs (Beschovski & Merz, 1998).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4747E5253FBAFA52DA18F9A8.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: ITALY, Sicily, 233, Etna 1450 m, Piano di Donne, 5. VI. 1999, B. Merz legit (MHNG). – 233, Etna 1000 m, 3 Km NW Milo, 5. VI. 1999, B. Merz legit (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 13).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4747E52B3FBAF9DCD834FE8A.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: MALTA, 13, 1 ♀, Gozo, Ramla Bay, 16. VI. 1999, B. Merz legit (MHNG). – 13, Marsaxlokk Beach, 35.50 N / 4.33 E, 4. V. 2001, B. Merz legit (CDSL). – 13 Mgiebah, 0 m, 35.58 N / 14.23 E, 5. V. 2001, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – CYPRUS **: 333, 1 ♀, Akamaspeninsula, 0 m, Larabeach, 28. IV. 2002 / St. 28, 34.58 N / 32.19 N, dunes, meadow, Merz, Deeming, Ebejer & Gatt / St. 28 legerunt (MHNG: 233 & 1 £; CDSL: 13).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4749E52B3FBAFE03DF5AFB6D.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: ITALY: Lombardy, 13, MarmiroloRes. Nat., 60 m, Boscodella Fontana, 27. VI. 2000, B. Merz & F. Masonlegerunt (CDSL). – Veneto, 633, Mt. Baldo 1750 - 1850 m, LaColma, 1. VII. 2000, B. Merz & F. Masonlegerunt (MHNG: 433; CDSL: 233). – 233, Verona, Mt. Lessini 1750 m, Mt. Range, Mt. Castelberto, 12. VIII. 2003, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – Tuscany *, 633, 1400 - 1600 m, Orecchiella (6 kmESillano) R. N. PaniadiCorfino, 29. VI. 2000, B. Merz & F. Masonlegerunt (MHNG: 433; CDSL: 233). – Puglia *, 233, 650 m, Mte. Gargano, 5 kmES. Giovanni, 26. VII. 1995, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 13, 650 m, Mte. Gargano, 5 kmES. Giovanni, 27. VII. 1995, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – Sicily, 13, Etna 1450 m, PianodiDonne, 5. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (CDSL). – 13, Etna 1000 m, 3 KmNWMilo, 5. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 633, 1 ♀, 1800 m, PianoProvenzana, 9. VI. 1999, B. Merz legit (MHNG: 433 & 1 ♀; CDSL: 233). – 13, 750 m, Linguaglossa, 6. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4749E52B3FBAFE03DF5AFB6D.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: C. aridella has black antennae, yellow, rarely brownish palpi, and abdomen silver grey with light gold pollinosity and without spots in both sexes (Coe, 1942; Collin, 1966; Beschovski & Tanasijtshuk, 1990; Beschovski, 1992). Rarely, however, faint dorsal spots on tergites 4 - 5 may be developed. The species is characterized by long setae on posterior margin of tergite 5 in both sexes, and the shape of tergite 9 of male which is oval in lateral view and shiny black (Figs 9, 10, 15). Aedeagus, in lateral view, variable at base, tending to be enlarged posteriorly, then characteristically and regularly curved from base to tip (Figs 11 - 20), fairly elongated, but always longer than parameres. Ventral part of tubular aedeagus less sclerotized and ruffled, and therefore warps sometimes during preparation for morphological study; thus a similar shape may appear very different (Figs 11, 13, 16, 18, 19) and may be source for misidentifications. The species is common in Italy from 600 to 2000 m.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4749E52B3FBAFB09D90BFAEC.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: FRANCE, Haute Savoie, 1250 m, 13, Grand Salève, Observatoire, 10. VIII. 2003, B. Merzlegit (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4749E52B3FBAFEAAD919FE63.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: ITALY: Lazio, 233, 2 ♀♀, Latina 0 m, P. N. Circeo, Sabaudia, Pantani dell’Inferno, 21. IX. 2004 / 9, 41.20 N / 12.59 E, saltmarsh, Merz, Cerretti & Nardi / 9 legerunt (MHNG: 233 & 1 ♀; CDSL: 1 ♀).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4749E5283FBAFA89D938F9A7.taxon	description	Chamaemyia aridella (Fallén) (2.2 - 2.8 mm). (9 - 10) Male, habitus in lateral view. (9) Male from Italy (Veneto). (10) Male from Italy (Tuscany). (11 - 14) Variability in shape of male terminalia in lateral view from same locality in Italy (Veneto, Mt. Baldo, 1. VII. 2000, 1750 - 1850 m.), (11, 13) Aedeagus. (12, 14) Gonite,	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F4749E5283FBAFA89D938F9A7.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: Yellow antennae, only the tip of first antennomere dark. Mesonotum with dorsocentral and acrostical prescutellar setae strong, body grey-yellow, wing yellowish and characteristic male terminalia (Tanasijtshuk, 1986). Many specimens with Laboulbeniales (Ascomycetes) on legs.	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474AE5283FA5F9DAD9DEF9DD.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: ITALY, Veneto *, 13, Mt. Baldo 1750 - 1850 m, La Colma, 1. VII. 2000, B. Merz & F. Mason legerunt (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474BE5293FBAFF19DA39FCB9.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: Palpus yellow, antenna black, dorsal spots on abdominal tergites from third segment and characteristic male terminalia (Tanasijtshuk, 1986; Beschovski, 1995).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474BE5293FBAFCB7DA39F9C7.taxon	discussion	REMARKS: Palpus yellow, first antennomere partially yellow. Body grey, rarely grey-yellowish, both sexes with abdominal spots (Collin, 1966; Tanasijtshuk, 1986; Beschovski, 1995).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474CE52E3FA5FA90D998F9DB.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: ITALY, Lombardia, 13, 50 m, Mantovapr., Marmirolo, Bosco dellaFontana, 25. V. 2001, 45.12 N / 10.45 E, Merz & Masonlegerunt (MHNG). – Lazio *, 13, 20 m, Roma, ES. Severa, RioFiume, 3. IX. 2004 / 11, 42.05 N / 12.05 E, suphurousspring, Betula, Merz, Cerretti & Nardi / 11 legerunt (MHNG). – Sardinia *, 13, 0 m, Dorgalireg., CalaLuna (SofCalaGonone) / St. 9, 17. VI. 2002, 40.13.27 N 9.37.36 E. B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 9 legerunt (CDSL). – 233, 0 m, BosaRegion, BosaMarina, 20. VI. 2002 / St. 13, 40. 17.15 N 8.29.04 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 13 legerunt (MHNG). – Sicily, 533, 870 m, Randazzo / LagodiGurrida, 11. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG: 233; CDSL: 333). – MALTA, 6 33, 0 m, SalinaBay, 35.57 N / 14.25 E, 2. V. 2001, B. Merzlegit (MHNG: 433; CDSL: 233). – 333, 0 m, SalinaBay, 7. V. 2002, B. Merzlegit (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474DE52F3FBAFF13D843FEE8.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: MALTA, 13, BuskettGardens, 14. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 13, Malta-Gozo, Ghasri, Saravalley, 3. V. 2002, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 233, Fiddien 130 m, 5. V. 2002, B. Merzlegit (MHNG: 13; CDSL: 13).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474DE52F3FBAFE87D90BFD32.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: ITALY, Lazio, Rome, 233, 1 ♀, CastelPorziano, 10 m, Stradadel Telefono, 30. VIII. 2004 / 1, 41.41 N / 12.23 E, dryforest, riverbed, Merz, Cerretti & Nardi / 1 legerunt (MHNG: 233; CDSL: 1 ♀). – 13, Latina, 20 m, P. N. Circeo, S. Felice, QuartoFreddo, 1. IX. 2004 / 7, 41.41 N / 13.03 E, pasture, shrubs, Merz, Cerretti & Nardi / 7 legerunt (MHNG). – Sardinia, 13, Bosaregion 0 m, BosaMarina, 20. VI. 2002 / St. 13, 40. 17.15 N / 8.29.04 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 13 legerunt (MHNG). – 13, Cuglierireg., 1000 m, Mt. Ferru-Mt. Urtigu / St. 15, 21. VI. 2002, 40.09.29 N 78.37.44 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 15 legerunt (MHNG). – Sicily, 13, Etna 1000 m, 3 KmNWMilo, 5. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – MALTA, 13, Buskett Gardens, 150 m, 35.52 N / 14.24 E, 3. V. 2001, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 13, Malta-Gozo, Ghasri, Saravalley, 3. V. 2002, B. Merzlegit (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474DE52F3FBAFD47DBABFCAF.taxon	description	(MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474DE52F3FBAFCDDD976FC6C.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: ITALY, Lazio, Rome, 13, Castel Porziano, 10 m, Strada del Telefono, 30. VIII. 2004 / 1, 41.41 N / 12.23 E, dryforest, riverbed, Merz, Cerretti & Nardi / 1 legerunt (MHNG). – MALTA *, 13, BuskettGardens, 14. VI. 1999, B. Merzlegit (MHNG). – 13, Malta-Gozo, Mgarr-ix-Xini, 36.01 / 14.17 E, 5. V. 2001, B. Merzlegit (CDSL). – 13, Fiddien 130 m, 5. V. 2002, B. Merzlegit (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
710B1E5F474DE52F3FBAFC1EDBAAFBFF.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIALEXAMINED: ITALY, Sardinia *, 13, Cagliarireg. 1000 m, Mt. Ferru, Mt. Urtigu / St. 15, 21. VI. 2002, 40.09.29 N / 8.37.44 E, B. Merz & M. Eggenberger / 15 legerunt (MHNG).	en	Raspi, Alfio (2013): Contribution to the knowledge of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera) of Italy, Switzerland and some Mediterranean countries with the description of Parochthiphila (Euestelia) ephesi n. spec. from Turkey. Revue suisse de Zoologie 120 (1): 13-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5828625
