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One of most strangest flies I've ever seen! nematoceran fly.
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Posted on 03-07-2008 11:49
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This one was one of the most aberrant flies I've ever seen.
It is extremely DARK as coal. The head is like some ephemeropterans.

Size: about 9 mm (?)
Location: Serra da Estrela

This is clearly a nematoceran fly. I have some ideas of what it could be, but better to wait for your opinion. Smile
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another one...
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