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Ephydridae 2.2mm ID ->Psilopa nitidula
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Hi,
who can help to identify this very small fly about 2,2mm?
I take the photo on 9 September 2011 Kokkola, Finland.

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I think Ephidridae!
Sincerely yours
Sara
 
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Thank you Sara!
Could this be Psilopa nitidula?

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YesSmile
 
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I agree. P. nitidula is common in Finland and the dark anterior legs are distinctive.
 
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Many thanks you both!

Cheers,

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