Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Micro-Brachycera with odd venation

Posted by Tramage on 31-05-2026 20:52
#1
Hello,
This tiny Brachycera (about 1 mm long) has been found on the atoll of Tikehau, in French Polynesia.
With this odd venation, I have no idea of the family.
Does it mean something to anyone here please ?
Thibault

Posted by John Carr on 31-05-2026 22:56
#2
My first thought is Asteiidae or Xenasteiidae.

Posted by John Carr on 31-05-2026 23:03
#3
This may be helpful:

Grimaldi, David A. 2009. The Asteioinea of Fiji (Insecta: Diptera: Periscelididae, Asteiidae, Xenasteiidae). American Museum Novitates 3671.