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Mycetophila spec. --> Mycetophila luctuosa
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 "NETHERLANDS: Noord-Brabant, TIlburg, 'De Kaaistoep', 27.i-3.ii.2016, pitfall trap among rotten fruit"

I think it is a Mycetophila spec., but which one?????
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 Hi Jan

Mycetophila luctuosa is quite similar.

http://www.spessa...tuosa.html

http://www.kolumb...uosa_e.htm

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 Hello Esko,

It indeed looks quite similar. Thank you very much for your response!

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 Hello Esko,

Confirmed as M. luctuosa by Peter Chandler. So thank you once more, both Esko and Peter!
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