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black fly ID -> Silba sp.
ckazilas
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Posted on 29-12-2021 17:59
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Hello everyone,

This fly was found on June 4th in central Greece (Magnesia prefecture). Unfortunately, I'm not even sure what family it belongs to. Is identification possible? Thank you in advance.
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I think Lonchaeidae
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Tony is correct - Lonchaeidae - probably a Silba species
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Thank you Tony and Ian!
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