On the identity and distribution of the rare Rymosia tolleti Burghele-Balacesco, 1965 (Diptera, Mycetophilidae) encountered in European caves

The identity and distribution of a neglected fungus gnat species, Rymosia tolleti Burghele-Balacesco, 1965, in Europe is reviewed based on examination newly collected specimens as well available museum mate-rials. widespread but rather rare Central Europe, with confirmed records from Romania, Slo-vakia, Germany, France. All the known collection details originate cave environments. Detailed photographs male terminalia are provided for first time, along two unique DNA barcodes species.