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Curtonotidae, Curtonotum sp. from Malawi
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 Hi,

strange looking fly from Malawi.

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 wow!! for me.. for me.. Grin

Curtonotidae. Maybe the Curtonotum itself. Smile
 
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 Very nice as well. I agree, most likely Curtonotum sp.
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 My first Curtonotidae ever. Thank's Jorge.
 
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