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Mycetophilidae ?
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Posted on 02-11-2006 13:12
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This is Mycetophilidae? My ID is based on the stout leg bristles and the humped thorax.

Is it possible to be more specific with the ID? Is this a male or female and how does one tell in this family?

Attracted to lights, October 2006, West Virginia USA. Length 5.5 mm.
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Posted on 02-11-2006 13:15
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Here's the lateral view.
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Mycetophilidae for sure.
 
Teglagyar u. 30.
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