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I should've posted more photos. I am sorry for the error. I had trouble seeing certain areas. My microscope cannot produce nice photos, so i use my old lcd microscope to make most photos. The old microscope struggles with glare. Anyway, this fly is very dark and i find it difficult to see certain areas.

I usually make mistakes the first time i use keys. Your keys are new to me and this is my first Lonchaeidae sp. I now know what to look for and how to dissect it. I will do a better job next time.

I tried again today to make better photos. Today i was able to photograph the anterior spiracle, proepimeron and stigmatic bristles. I also dissected the ovipositor but it didn't go so well. my micro-scissors are much too large for such a small structure. I looked at surgical scissors last year but the price is over 500euro. I'm not paying that much for scissors. I decided to try a thin needle and a scalpel for small ovipositors. I got it partially opened but the handling damaged the parts. I'm sorry for not doing a better job with this one. I'll attach photos.

I thank you for helping. I truly appreciate you. Please let me know if you wish to use any photos on your site. I will be happy to contribute.

I'll add more photos now. I hope that you have a pleasant day,
John