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Posted by Graeme Cocks on 27-11-2014 22:13

Can anyone suggest a family for this fly? Malaise trap, Townsville, Queensland.

Edited by Graeme Cocks on 28-11-2014 07:19

Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-11-2014 01:19

Ceratopogonidae

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 28-11-2014 07:19

Thanks Tony

Posted by John Carr on 29-11-2014 01:52

Forcipomyia or Dasyhelea. If the empodium is prominent, nearly as long as claws, then Forcipomyia.

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 29-11-2014 04:47

Thanks John