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Micro-Brachycera with odd venation
Tramage
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Posted on 31-05-2026 20:52
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 Hello,
This tiny Brachycera (about 1 mm long) has been found on the atoll of Tikehau, in French Polynesia.
With this odd venation, I have no idea of the family.
Does it mean something to anyone here please ?
Thibault
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 My first thought is Asteiidae or Xenasteiidae.
 
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 This may be helpful:

Grimaldi, David A. 2009. The Asteioinea of Fiji (Insecta: Diptera: Periscelididae, Asteiidae, Xenasteiidae). American Museum Novitates 3671.
 
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