Melander-1946
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Mythenteles propleuralis
Mythenteles propleuralis is a minute fly species in the family Mythicomyiidae, originally described as Empidideicus propleuralis by Melander in 1946. The species belongs to a genus of tiny, often overlooked flies whose biology remains poorly documented. It is one of very few species in the genus Mythenteles, a group characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body form. Known from only three documented observations on iNaturalist, this species exemplifies the data deficiency common to many micro-dipterans.