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Sciarid - female
Copyright © 2011 Brad Barnd

Sciarid - Female
Hancock County, Indiana, USA
July 3, 2011
Size: 3 mm
Collected at UV light.

In MoND (1), I can take it to couplet 16 with ease. I don't have enough magnification to see the apex of the fore tibia clearly, so I feel uncomfortable taking it beyond that right now.
Contributed by Brad Barnd on 22 July, 2011 - 6:41pm
Last updated 14 June, 2015 - 10:22pm

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