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Longs legs and long arista
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Posted on 14-09-2008 08:47
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Limoniidae ?
South west of France, september 13th
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Keroplatidae, it appears. Possibly Orfelia.
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No, this is not a limoniid. I'd say this gnat is from Mycetophilidae or other Sciaroidea family.
 
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Thanks for help but what is the better choice ?
 
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I was writing an answer at the same time as Paul, but had no idea about particular genus, so let's stick to the Paul's suggestion Wink
 
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