Dolichopodidae (family)

Unidentified Long-legged fly at Wodonga

Dolichopodidae (family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024 10:20 AM
Dolichopodidae (family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024 10:20 AM
Dolichopodidae (family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024 10:20 AM
Dolichopodidae (family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024 10:20 AM
Dolichopodidae (family) at Wodonga - 26 Jan 2024 10:20 AM
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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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  • hybrid tea rose Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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