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This small fruit fly (~4mm) was found at the coast just north of Durban, KZN, South Africa. It was dancing on a leaf like a little peacock. 5 Pictures.

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I think Platystomatidae, Mesanopin.

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Thanks John, much appreciated.

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Hi John

From the SANBI species checklist there is only 1 described Mesanopin for South Africa.
Mesanopin palaga, Whittington 2003.
The type was collected in coastal bush at Umhlanga about 10-15km south of my current location.
I have tracked the publication to: https://marjon.collections.crest.ac.uk/17296/1/Taxonomic%20revision%20of%20the%20Afrotropical%20Plastotephritinae_Whittington.pdf
The description on page 170 and pictures on p172 seems to be a good match.

What do you think?

Cheers

Philip

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It does seem to be Mesanopin palaga (male). Please submit to gallery.

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Thanks John, will do.

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Yes, I can confirm Mesanopin palaga. Wonderful images.