During the few days I spent at this site, I was able to collect specimens of Thereva (4 species), Salentia (2 species), Pandivirilia (1 species), and three female specimens of an unusual and undescribed species. I set up three malaise traps rather close to each other to thoroughly sample this site while I collected near the traps by hand. Not only does this glimpse of the therevid fauna highlight the unique treasure of the Taigetos, but it underscores the importance of collecting in regions known to be diverse for the taxonomic group of interest.

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