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 I think these are soldier flies based on the antannal - look. Size in the 4mm range I would guess. Would like to confirm family and progress ID if possible. Photographed today. Town of Paternoster, Cape West Coast, South Africa, Sea level.

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 What about Nemotelus? Looks generally similar to these from the Diptera gallery I thought.
 
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 This is a female Cluninemotelus (Stratiomyidae). The genus has been synonymized by Woodley 2001 (the world catalog), with Nemotelus, but I think this is a valid genus, restricted to southern Africa.
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 This is a female Cluninemotelus (Stratiomyidae). The genus has been synonymized by Woodley 2001 (the world catalog), with Nemotelus, but I think this is a valid genus, restricted to southern Africa.
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 Excellent, thanks Martin !
 
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