Discovery of Fossil Bittacids in China1

Abstract This paper deals with a fossil taxon of Bittacidae (Mecoptera, Insecta) collected from the Middle Jurassic Haifanggou Formation in Beipiao county, Liaoning province, and considered to be a discovery in China. Based mainly on its salient features, a new genus —Liaobittacus gen. nov —is erected and its affinity and migration are also discussed.