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Owl midge/Moth fly of Psychodidae

Photo by AudieWilkins
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Field Notes

Description:

Measured this one with a micrometer. It's 4mm x 4mm. Greyish brown.

Habitat:

This one was indoors on bathroom tile.

Notes:

I will try to get more images from other angles.

Reference Links:

Moth-flies (Psychodidae) - Information on Moth-flies, Psychodidae

Species ID Suggestions

Owl midges, Moth flies

PSYCHODIDAE
Paul Davis
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Comments (2)
AudieWilkins
Ah! So it's in Diptera, after all! Thanks for that, Paul! I'll edit the spotting. :D

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PublishedAugust 17, 2014

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