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 Looks like Athericidae. Was it ovipositing near or over water?
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 I agree. Should be an Athericidae.

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Paul Beuk wrote:
Looks like Athericidae. Was it ovipositing near or over water?


yes sir. Above a stream.
 
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 I’d say that settles it (Athericidae).

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