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Ant-mimicking platystomatidae from Tanzania
pbertner
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Posted on 03-11-2014 17:13
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From the Udzungwe mountains:

Ant model (Polyrhachis schlueteri):

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Fly:

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Plagiostenopterina?
 
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Yes John, it is probably P. submetallica (Loew, 1852), the dark band over T3, complete marginal wing band and dark legs being diagnostic in this case.
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