Micro-diptera
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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.
Psychoda sigma
moth fly
Psychoda sigma is a small moth fly in the family Psychodidae, commonly known simply as 'moth fly.' First described by Kincaid in 1899, this species belongs to the subgenus Tinearia within the genus Psychoda. Moth flies are characterized by their dense body pilosity and small size, typically measuring only a few millimeters in length. The species has been documented in North America and parts of Europe, including Belgium and Denmark.