The rediscovery of Lecteria calopus (Walker, 1856) in the Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest (Diptera: Limoniidae)

Lecteria (Lecteria) calopus (Walker, 1856), previously know only from its female holotype from an unknown locality, is rediscovered and recorded for the Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest between 22°-23°S and 45°-52°W. The species is richly illustrated, including for the first time photographs of the type specimen and information on the male with details on the morphology of the male genitalia.