title: A new Neoplatyura Malloch from Finland (Diptera, Keroplatidae).
abstract: The genus Neoplatyura Malloch is globally represented by 50 species, of which four are European species. In this article a new European Neoplatyura from Finland is described. The new species, Neoplatyuranoorae Salmela, sp. n. is a dark brown species with tibial bristles arranged in rows. The new species is here reported from seven localities in Finnish Lapland. Based on available data, the new species occurs in mires, especially in calcareous rich fens.
authors.affiliation: Natural Heritage Services (Metsähallitus), Rovaniemi, Finland ; Zoological Museum, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
authors.forename: Jukka
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Salmela
authors.affiliation: University of Jyväskylä, Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland ; Jyväskylä University Museum, Vesilinna, Jyväskylä, Finland.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Suuronen
keywords: Boreal zone; Finland; Fungus gnats; Lapland; mires