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FAMILY MILICHIIDAE

Invertebrate Collection, University of Calgary. Alberta-Canada,
Diptera catalogue Milichiidae Colombia distribution

Abstract

This catalog summarizes information on the species of Milichiidae known to occur in Colombia. It includes 6 described species in 3 described genera and 6 undescribed species in two genera, one of which is also undescribed.

 

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