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Long-legged Fly
Condylostylus sp
13.0822, 80.236
Field Notes
Description:
Dolichopodidae is a large family of flies, and species vary in their appearance and biology. In general, adult flies are medium to small, slender flies with green, blue or copper metallic colored bodies and long legs.
Notes:
Adults longlegged flies are predaceous, feeding primarily on small, soft-bodied arthropods and annelids, and are important natural enemies of pests in a variety of habitats including agroecosystems.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 5, 2012
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