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Long-legged Fly

Condylostylus occidentalis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Fly with long legs and shiny metallic colors. Feeds on mites and aphids.

Habitat:

Spotted in the backyard garden.

Notes:

Larvae may feed on other insect larvae or rotting plant matter.

Reference Links:

Dolichopodidae - Wikipedia, Species Condylostylus occidentalis - BugGuide.Net

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