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Keroplatid - Proceroplatus
Copyright © 2012 Brad Barnd

Keroplatid - Proceroplatus
Hancock County, Indiana, USA
July 27, 2012
Size: 2.8 mm
Found drowned in a cup of water left out overnight on my desk.

Resembles Proceroplatus in the guide. Closest matches are this one still at family level, and maybe this one .

For what its worth, keying using (1) leads to Orfelia.
Contributed by Brad Barnd on 1 August, 2012 - 3:22am
Last updated 14 August, 2012 - 2:04pm

Moved
Moved from Predatory Fungus Gnats.
… Brad Barnd, 1 August, 2012 - 7:37pm

Hairs
Laterotergite haired = Proceroplatus
Laterotergite bare = some other Orfeliini
… John F. Carr, 1 August, 2012 - 5:15pm

 
Laterotergites haired
Short dark hairs present.
… Brad Barnd, 1 August, 2012 - 7:37pm

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