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Long-legged Fly

Chrysosoma sp.

Photo by Olivia Chee
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Field Notes

Description:

green. about 0.6cm in length.

Reference Links:

Dolichopodidae

Species ID Suggestions

Long-legged Fly

Chrysosoma vittatum

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Great spotting, Olivia! This is definitely Family Dolichopodidae, the species needs confirmation: http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/naturalhistory/bugoftheweek/long-legged-fly.cfm

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