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Ephydridae, Scatella tenuicosta
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 Hi, is this very small fly maybe an Ephydridae ? It has slightly darkened wings with some clear spots. Very small, abouth 1mm.

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 Parydra sp.?
 
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 I would say Scatella tenuicosta (or near).
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 Well I have only Parydra quadripunctata before, so I don't know. This one is smaller and has spotted wings. Thank You Jorge.

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 I don't have any literature on Ephydridae. but it will change very soon. Wink
 
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 Thank You Stephane too, You are faster than me Grin Scatella would be a new genus for me. Tell me more abouth literature on Ephydridae Jorge!

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 easy. I will buy from Pemberley Books this volume: - Ephydridae - Canacidae Fauna d'Italia, S. Canzoneri, D. Meneghini. Wink
 
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 Stephane is correct - Scatella tenuicosta
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 Thank You for ID. Nice to find a new species Smile

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