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longlegged irridescent fly

Dolichopus, bifractus

Photo by Ingrid3
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Field Notes

Description:

mm in body length, irridescent thorax, very long legs, banded abdomen, large irridescent eyes, clear wings

Habitat:

On a grass blade, 1cm in width top to bottom page not even showing edges of blade

Notes:

This is my second posting of this species.
Dolichopidae
or one of the species related to cuprinus.

Species ID Suggestions

Long-legged fly

Family Dolichopodidae
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