Babakintaromyia gen. nov.

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Type species: Babakintaromyia albitarsis sp. nov.

Recognition. Large (11–15 mm in body length), more or less elongated, blackish acalyptrate fly, head subtriangular in profile, fronto-orbital setae and vibrissae absent, 2–3 pairs of postocellar setae, postpedicel elongated; rather clear wings distally pointed, without costal breaks, Sc complete, R 4+5 and M 1+2 distally convergent, and posterodistal corner of elongated cell cua (anal cell) acutely produced; legs slender, extensively black, with white basal tarsomeres, and all tibiae lacking a distinct preapical dorsal seta.

Etymology. The generic name is dedicated to the late Dr. Kintaro Baba, who collected this species and submitted specimens to me for identification. Gender feminine.