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Stephen
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Posted on 20-08-2006 16:58
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Is this a Dance Fly, Empididae? Is it possible to take the ID any further?

The fly was on a yellow Squash plant, 19 August 2006. West Virginia, USA, length 5.0 mm.

Thanks in advance for any help!
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Hi Stephen,

Looks more like Sciaridae to me!

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It's a lesser fungus gnat - Sciaridae. The venation and darkened wings suggest that it is a Sciara species, but the females are very difficult to take to species - these days the males are usually identified using genitalia characters.
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Jan, Tony, It seems you were both typing at the same time! And the good news is you both have the same answer. A new family for me.

So many fly families! It was much easier to get a handle on Coleoptera and Odonata families.

Thanks so much for your guidance.
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