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Tiny fly ID
LordV
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Posted on 06-03-2007 20:45
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 Thought this was a springtail when I first spotted it. Tiny metallic finish fly, 2.3mm body length. Taken today South Coast UK.
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 Small Ephydridae.
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 Thanks Paul Smile
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 Psilopa nitidula (Ephydridae)
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