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Family Hybotidae
This tiny fly was only 2 mm long, too small to even tell what it was by eyesight only. It has a large head for it's size The eyes comprise almost the entire head. It has prominent neck, long legs. I believe this is a species of Hybotidae, also called Dance Flies.
Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
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Spotted on Apr 12, 2013
Submitted on Apr 14, 2013
3 Comments
Added another picture for this species, Family Pipunculidae, the "Big-Headed Flies". Most species of this family are parsitoids on the Homoptera.
Thank you Argy - no head, just eyes. There must be a lot to see, even that small!
Fabulous eyes!