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Limoniidae Molophilus? --> Molophilus griseus
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I found today several specimens of a Limoniidae fly, which looks like a species in the genus Molophilus (by the wing vein pattern according to the kolumbus.fi website). It is rather small and looks fragile. Any idea which species is may be? I found it in a home garden in Groningen, the NOrth of the Netherlands. Thanks
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Picture of veins in wing
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And the body
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Molophilus griseus. Shape of gonostyli (best visible in the last photo) is quite distinctive.
While others can't climb, using infinite pains,
I, gravity turning to jest,
Ascend, with all ease, perpendicular planes,
Rough or smooth, just as pleases me best.
 
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Thanks a lot! You made me very happy!
 
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