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Very small Chloropidae -> Chyromyidae Aphaniosoma sp.
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 Very small: 1,5 mm.

Motril (Coastal area of Granada). Taken today.

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 Looks like Trachisiphonella sp. to me!
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That's Chloropidae. Could be Chyromyidae ? : http://www.dipter...to_id=8532
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 I think Chyromyidae too.
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 I told is looks like, but can't be sure really about by the photos, sorry!
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Don't worry
I didn't know Chyromyidae family.
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 Is it possible to confirm as Chyromyidae ?
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 I think so too, but if you collected some specimens that would make it really stick.
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 I would say Aphaniosoma (Chyromyidae) based on the arrangement of setae on the frons and thorax
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