Longlegged Fly

Robby, Both larvae and adults are predaceous on many other insects and small arthropods, including mites, thrips, psocids, aphids, and other insects larvae.

thank you ,Robby.I will send you the requested information after I research it a little.

Thank you for your comment Adarsha, These flies are smaller than a rice grain.

Those long legs are no accident, especially on the males. They seem to play an important role in elaborate, unique courtship rituals in which the gentlemen show off their limbs to the ladies. Males of one species have enlarged tarsi that resemble black mittens on their front feet. On other species, the males’ enlarged tarsi look like flags. So, in a reversal of what happens in our species, it’s the females who appreciate long, lovely legs!

Satyen, Agnes and MArk,thanks so much!

These tiny flies look like flying jewelry!! These are beneficial insects and are often used for natural pest control in gardens. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ga...

Thank you so much , Gilma and Leuba!!

Thank you, Mary for choosing this as the "Picture Of The Day " for National Geographic's, GREAT NATURE PROJECT. It delighted me and my family.

thanks Maria,it surely has long legs! :)