Disney, R. H. L., Zvereva, E. L. & Mostovski, M. B. 2001: A scuttle fly
(Diptera: Phoridae) parasitizing a beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Russia.
- Entomol. Fennica 12: 59-63.
Megaselia opacicornis Schmitz is reported parasitizing the pupae of Melasoma lapponica (L.). The hitherto unknown male of the fly is described and the recognition of the female clarified. Life history data are summarised.