105. Plethochaeta Coquillett, 1901d: 613 .

ORIGINALLY INCLUDED SPECIES: Plethochaeta varicolor Coquillett, 1901d .

TYPE SPECIES: Plethochaeta varicolor Coquillett, 1901d, by original designation .

CURRENT STATUS: Valid genus [ teste Poole (1996: 234)].

FAMILY: SCATHOPHAGIDAE .