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Diptera. Prob. Platystomatidae - Mycetaulus longipennis

Diptera. Prob. Platystomatidae - Mycetaulus longipennis
Laval University Woods, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada
September 21, 2015

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I believe this is
Mycetaulus longipennis, unless it is an undescribed species. Costal cell hyaline, 2 pairs of dosocentrals, wing spot reaching apex of wing and not divided.

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Cheese Skipper?
Superficially similar to this one, from California: (Piophilidae Family)
Genus Mycetaulus: There are about seven species and we don't have any species pages yet. Good Luck!

 
Piophilidae
Thank you for your help.

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