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I can image that you think it has a conopid-like appearance, especially with the spread wings and the darkened anterior part. However, near the base of the wings you can see tha calyptrae that make it clear that is is indeed one of the calyptrate flies. As far as I can tell it is truely a tachind fly. It reminds me of the genus Cylindromya but if it is African, it may be something completely different. Possible Theo or Chris can enlighten you there. For comparison with Cylindromya, see e.g. http://www.reptil...icolor.htm.