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Limosininae (Very small Sphaeroceridae)
Renko
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Posted on 24-03-2021 22:01
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Hello,

A 1 mm small Sphaeroceridae found the 24 March 2021, Oxelaere, on a window in my house, in a small village
Is it possiblt to say something about this fly ? Smile
Very difficult to photograph and very active Shock
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No idea ? Smile
 
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Subfamily Limosininae. I don't know genus.
 
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Thank you for your reply, John ! Smile
 
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