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Ditomyiidae ?
Philippe moniotte
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Posted on 18-06-2008 19:40
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Hello everyone,
Are these Symmerus sp , family Ditomyiidae ? If so, they would be a new family for the gallery Cool

Bois de Lauzelle, Louvain la neuve, Belgium. 7-8 mm.
June 16 2008

Thanks for your help
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I'd say Keroplatidae. Possibly Orfelia, but I am not immediately aware of any keroplatid species with such striking colour variation or sexual dimorphism.
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where the venation is perhaps more visible.
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Wing venation indeed looks more like Ditomyiidae. I will check my books at home.
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Holding my breath !Wink Smile
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Any more thoughts ??

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Symmerus
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