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Milichiidae ---> Ulidiidae ---> Lonchaeidae
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 Photographed this small fly at the coast today. Ballito, KZN, South Africa. I think it is a Milichiidae. Would like to confirm and progress if possible. 2 Pics.

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 Not Milichiidae. Ulidiidae or close to them.
 
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 Thanks Jan!
 
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 Lonchaeidae, I think, which is in the same superfamily as Ulidiidae.
 
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 yes Lonchaeidae - Very interesting specimen! with that very long antennal postpedicel and shining black frons it looks like one of the Lonchaea togoensis group of species - which I dont think have been previously recorded from South Africa.
Did you keep the specimen by any chance?
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 Thanks John and Ian.
Sorry Ian, I did not collect. I am visiting here for a few more days and will keep an eye out with a view to collect. Philip
 
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