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Thanks Paul
Here are some small details which might help - (jpeg attached, more to follow).
Re. halteres - this is why I asked my first question. The structures on this fly look much more like small wings than the usual sticks-with-knobs. Is this a halfway development?

Kai. Yes. Inside (in great numbers) in S.England in winter. Haven't found any males yet but will keep looking.

John B