A new subgenus and two new species of the genus Trichocera Meigen, 1803 (Diptera: Trichoceridae)

Within the genus Trichocera Meigen, 1803, a third subgenus, Saltrichocera subgen. nov., type species: Tipula saltator Harris, 1776, is distinguished to comprise 47 species with simple gonostyles and gonocoxites, separated and highly arched bridge, and large aedeagal complex. Two new species: Trichocera barraudi, and T mishmi are described from the Himalaya Mts; the latter of the mutica group of species. Present position and characteristics of the subgenus Metatrichocera Dahl, 1966 is discussed and the list of 21 species included is presented.