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Tiny fungus gnat (Keroplatidae; Macrocera sp.) This tiny dipteran (6mm) was almost mistaken for a mosquito (and dealt with accordingly) but I thought I could see something different about it's flight. After zooming it turned out very different. Still searching for species. Australia,Geotagged,Spring,diptera,fly,macrocera Click/tap to enlarge

Tiny fungus gnat (Keroplatidae; Macrocera sp.)

This tiny dipteran (6mm) was almost mistaken for a mosquito (and dealt with accordingly) but I thought I could see something different about it's flight. After zooming it turned out very different. Still searching for species.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    That's weird, it seems to have traits of several groups of insects. Posted 8 years ago
  2. View Barry's profile
    Barry
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    Exquisite photo - I just love these evolutionary oddballs! Like the Platypus. Posted 8 years ago

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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Oct 29, 2016. Captured Oct 28, 2016 15:33 in 10 Alexandra St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO80
  • 8.46mm