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Long-Legged Fly

Dolichopodidae

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DavidARutter
DavidARutter 10 years ago

Thanks so much!

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Hi David, this lovely insect is a Long-legged Fly. It is most likely from Genus Condylostylus, sipho group. There are a few species within the group and they all have that dark marking on the wings:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/479158

DavidARutter
Spotted by
DavidARutter

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2013
Submitted on Aug 17, 2013

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