Dolichopodidae sp. (Family)

Long-legged Flies at Wodonga

Dolichopodidae sp. (Family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024
Dolichopodidae sp. (Family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024
Dolichopodidae sp. (Family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024
Dolichopodidae sp. (Family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024
Dolichopodidae sp. (Family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Dolichopodidae sp. (Family) 4 Feb 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Jan 2024 KylieWaldon

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Tiny, very black legs, metallic green, some had lime green behind the head. Landed on leaf, fast short walks and then flew to the next leaf. Quite erratic but landing just long enough for photos. Other long legged flies I've had have green blue yellow legs. But not these.

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  • 6 Abundance
  • 26 Jan 2024 10:20 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • hybrid tea rose Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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