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Long-legged fly

Condylostylus sp.

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

A tiny rainbow fly. In the light it has many hues because it's metallic. They are usually less than 5 mm, but can be 9 mm.

Habitat:

Worldwide range.

Notes:

Spotted on a cultivated mint plant.

Reference Links:

Long-legged Fly Eating - Condylostylus comatus - BugGuide.Net

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