Bradysiopsis vittigera (Zetterstedt, 1851)

(Fig. 6 A–C)

Literature: Tuomikoski (1960): 74; Menzel & Mohrig (2000): 185–191, figs 157–159.

Material: 11 males, 30.iv.–11.vi.1994, leg. E. Fuller, Canada, Alberta, Berland River at Hwy 40, 53.42°N, 118.20°W, Pine forest, Malaise trap ; 1 male, 11.vi.–24.vii.1994, same data; 1 male, 30.viii.1936, leg. E. G. Fisher, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island (PWMP); 1 male, 30.vii.1974, leg. P. H. Arnaud, USA, California, Shasta County, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Hat Lake, 1995 m (CAS) .

Comments. The species is characterized by short and strong gonostylus (not more than 1.4 times as long as wide), possessing 3–4 subapical spines and 2–3 long whiplash-like bristles. The American specimens are identical with the Palearctic specimens in all details.

Distribution. Holarctic. USA, Canada. New for North America.