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Platypezidae, courtesy of Stephane
jonrichfield
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Posted on 28-02-2015 09:12
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I am badly confused by this "teeny fly" that a friend posted. It isn't very glossy, but looks very like an invasive little glossy fly whose name and family and biology I forget. In embarrassment and anticipated gratitude I request any ideas.
Size 2-4 mm, location Grahamstown, Eastern Province, South Africa
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Looks like Platypezidae.

(but I am not an expert!)
 
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Platypezidae is correct.
Stephane.
 
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Posted on 28-02-2015 12:51
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Stephane, you are an asset, if you will forgive my saying so!
When you said Platypezidae, I did a double-take, and then the memories of that previous search came flooding back (not the same species as it happens, but so much the better).
I spent a couple of hours yesterday fruitlessly trying to trace my previous search several months ago. You may be sure that this time I will document it properly!
Merci beaucoup and all the best,
Jon
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