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Rust Fly
Family Psilidae
16.7354, -92.6387
Field Notes
Description:
A small odd fly about 5 mm in length. The wings dip downwards about halfway along the abdomen. When alive, it held its wings closed against the upper abdomen. In the last 2 pictures it had died and the wing venation is visible. There is another tiny 2 mm fly next to it in the last picture.
This is a Rust Fly of the Family Psilidae. See this similar species: http://bugguide.net/node/view/206369.
Habitat:
Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
Reference Links:
Psilidae
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 31, 2014
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