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Long Legged Fly

Dolichopodidae Family

Photo by sunnyjosef
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

He has caught a mosquito and is devouring it. This particular specimen was very colorful.

Habitat:

Seen among leaves looking for small insects he could catch.

Reference Links:

Dolichopodidae

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Comments (4)
Adarsha B S
Nice shot :) From same species :) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/29404042
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PublishedJuly 10, 2013

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