What does this research mean for the field?

A total of 100 species of moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) have been recorded in Poland, including 33 species new to the country and 38 species important for nature conservation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to present an overview of the biodiversity of moth flies in Poland, focusing on newly recorded species and conservation status.

March 6, 2026Open Access

Review of moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of Poland

Key Points

The aim is to present an overview of the biodiversity of moth flies in Poland, focusing on newly recorded species and conservation status.
Analysis of recorded species data from recent and historical observations
Inclusion of citizen science contributions
Identification of species with missing detailed information
Total of 100 species recorded in Poland, with 33 species being new
38 species identified as important for nature conservation
Some records based on larval identification rather than adult specimens

Abstract

Abstract The biodiversity of moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Poland is presented. A total of 100 species have been recorded, 78 of which have been observed recently, 21 recorded historically and not confirmed by recent sampling, and one species recorded through citizen science. A total of 33 species are new to Poland and 38 species are considered important for nature conservation. Detailed information is missing for Paramormia ( Paramormia ) fratercula (Eaton, 1893), Seoda morula (Eaton, 1893), Seoda similis (Tonnoir, 1922), Berdeniella unispinosa (Tonnoir, 1919), Pericoma ( Pericoma ) diversa Tonnoir, 1919, Saraiella carpatica Vaillant, 1981, and Pneumia vittata (Tonnoir, 1919). Some records probably originate from larval identification. The status of Pneumia rivularis (Berdén, 1954) is briefly discussed. The record of Ulomyia ophicornis Vaillant, 1983 needs verification.

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