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Flies atop warring ants (Tanzania)
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 Any idea what the flies atop these warring matabele ants are? Photo is from the Udzungwa mountains in Tanzania.

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 They are Scuttle Flies (Phoridae). Several species have associations with ants. Brian Brown or Henry Disney may be able to help further.
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 Thanks Tony, hopefully I'll hear from them.

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