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Lonchaeidae? => Milichiidae indet.
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Posted on 17-01-2026 20:23
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Hello everyone!

Have I correctly identified this family? Is it possible to identify it more precisely despite the poor quality of the photos?

Size: 2-3 mm
Date found: January 8, 2026
Habitat: Beech and shrub strip along the coast
Location: near Los Silos, Tenerife
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Compare Milichiidae.
 
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Hello Jan,
Thank you very much for the tip.
I think this family fits much better.
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Bernd
 
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