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Longlegged Fly

Posted by September 16th, 2006 at 12:00 am

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WHAT’S THAT BUG ??
Great site you have here – didn’t really find these two bugs so thought I’d send pictures and ask. WHAT’S THAT BUG walking around on my Hibiscus???
Thanks,
Jimmy

longlegged fly jimmy Longlegged Fly

Hi Jimmy,
This is a Longlegged Fly in the family Dolichopodidae, probably the genus Condylostylus. Adults prey on small insects and mites, so they are beneficial insects.

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