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Milichiidae --> Desmometopa varipalpis
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 The hind leg and wing veins appear normal. I think some other acalyptrate fly. family.
 
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 I'd say near Milichiidae but I'm not totally sure Smile
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 Hello valter & Paul,

The metatarsi are be black. That is not the case in any D. varipalpis material I've seen. This could also be D. m-nigrum.

@Paul: do you concur?

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