Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae ---> Xylomyidae

Posted by Flippie on 28-09-2019 09:46
#1
Photographed this ?soldier fly at Ballito coast, KZN, South Africa. Quite small at around ~5mm I would guess. Back thighs are quite thick. Any ideas? 2 Pictures
Edited by Flippie on 28-09-2019 14:41

Posted by Flippie on 28-09-2019 09:48
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Pic 2:

Posted by Jan Maca on 28-09-2019 12:02
#3
Solvidae (or Solvinae, as you like).

Posted by libor on 28-09-2019 12:25
#4
Beautiful beast!

Posted by John Carr on 28-09-2019 13:31
#5
Solva is the only genus south of the Sahara.

Posted by Flippie on 28-09-2019 14:39
#6
Thanks Jan and John.
@libor, I agree!