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Telostylinus sp.
Fly, 2cm body length, slender body, long legs, red eyes. Neriidae is a family of true flies (Diptera) closely related to the Micropezidae. Some species are known as cactus flies while others have been called banana stalk flies. Neriidae are slender, long-legged flies. Many species are sexually dimorphic, with males having more elongated bodies, heads, antennae and legs than females. Neriid flies are saprophagous. Larvae develop in rotting vegetable matter, including bark and fruit. Neriid adults tend to aggregate on rotting vegetable matter or damaged tree trunks. Neriid adults are also attracted to flowers, or other sources of sugar. Source: Wikipedia.
Backyard.
Thanks nexttogone! I think this one is a lady. Its ovipositor is visible under its wings.
Nuwan, thanks again for the ID. Appreciate a lot all your help. Regards!