The male and the female of Lutzomyia (Trichophoromyia) beniensis n.sp.; from the Department of Beni, Bolivia, are described. The specimens came from CDC trap catches carried out in the forest of the Beni river borders. This species is not anthropophilic but may be attracted by birds.
sand fly; Phlebotominae; Trichophoromyia; taxonomy; new species; Bolivia