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Volkmar
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Posted on 24-01-2022 20:39
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Today I found this small ( about 7mm) insect on the house wall, maybe a midge ?
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Volkmar


Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia , D-59821 Arnsberg, 1.24.2022, house wall
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Hello,

Mycetophilidae (fungus gnat). Belongs into subforum "Diptera, adults".
Edited by Juergen Peters on 24-01-2022 21:29
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Mit Schwingkölbchen ist es immer eine Diptere Wink
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My Diptera observations (and other living forms) can be found here, and corrections or comments over there would also be appreciated.
 
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Thanks for your informations.
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Paul Beuk
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Tribe Exechiini. Has a Rymosia-like look to it.
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Thank you very much Paul ! TumbsUp
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