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Condylostylus longicornis
Those long legs are no accident, especially on the males. They seem to play an important role in elaborate, unique courtship rituals in which the gentlemen show off their limbs to the ladies. Males of one species have enlarged tarsi that resemble black mittens on their front feet. On other species, the males’ enlarged tarsi look like flags. So, in a reversal of what happens in our species, it’s the females who appreciate long, lovely legs!
vegetable patch
tiny and slender abdomen. Metallic shine.Flying around in the garden. Thanks, National Geographic for making this the "Picture OF The Day " for July 23rd,2013!! http://www.greatnatureproject.org/photos... Hema Shah photography
Robby,
Both larvae and adults are predaceous on many other insects and small arthropods, including mites, thrips, psocids, aphids, and other insects larvae.
thank you ,Robby.I will send you the requested information after I research it a little.
Thank you for your comment Adarsha, These flies are smaller than a rice grain.
Those long legs are no accident, especially on the males. They seem to play an important role in elaborate, unique courtship rituals in which the gentlemen show off their limbs to the ladies.
Males of one species have enlarged tarsi that resemble black mittens on their front feet. On other species, the males’ enlarged tarsi look like flags. So, in a reversal of what happens in our species, it’s the females who appreciate long, lovely legs!
These tiny flies look like flying jewelry!!
These are beneficial insects and are often used for natural pest control in gardens.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ga...
Thank you, Mary for choosing this as the "Picture Of The Day " for National Geographic's, GREAT NATURE PROJECT. It delighted me and my family.
Jemma--just wanted you to know that this is our pic of the day on greatnatureproject.org! Great photo!
Spotted on Jul 23, 2013
Submitted on Jul 23, 2013
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