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Long-legged Fly

Dolichopus longimanus

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Field Notes

Description:

Long-legged, female fly with bronze body. The thorax has black stripes, one on each side and a short one down the middle. Wings are smoky and clear of markings. "Lognimanus means long hands. The male has very long fore tarsi."

Habitat:

Unknown plant along river. "Widespread boreal and transition (Alaska to New Hampshire south to Colorado and Virginia)"

Notes:

First of this species for BugGuide!

Reference Links:

Species Dolichopus longimanus - BugGuide.Net

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