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Small fly at the mercury vapor lamp. What family?
Stephen
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 3.7 mm to apex of wings. Attracted to lights, central West Virginia USA, date 07/07/07.

Open area surrounded by rich decidous woods.

Family?

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 I think Lonchopteridae! Smile
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 And Lonchoptera sp Smile
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