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Spectacular Stratiomyidae from Botswana
jonrichfield
A friend in Letsibogo, Botswana, caught these two shots of a moderate-sized member of the Stratiomyidae (I think!) but we both wonder whether anyone could narrow that down a bit.
Two photos. She estimated the size as 10-12 mm.
IDs, discussions or guesses would be welcome.
Thanks for attention.
Scientists often display a human failing: whenever they get hold of some new bit of truth, they decide it is the whole truth. GG Simpson
 
jonrichfield
Here is more detail of the head.
Scientists often display a human failing: whenever they get hold of some new bit of truth, they decide it is the whole truth. GG Simpson
 
Maddin
Odontomyia sp. One of the few metallic species. They need a revision before you can get a species ID... very pretty fly
Martin Hauser
 
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/ppd/staff/mhauser.html
jonrichfield
Martin, many thanks. That was most helpful.
Forgive my delayed reply; I haven't been "flying" much lately. But I shall pass this on.
Cheers,
Jon
Scientists often display a human failing: whenever they get hold of some new bit of truth, they decide it is the whole truth. GG Simpson
 
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