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Insects in this family (Micropezidae) are commonly called stilt-legged flies, after their characteristically long legs. The fore legs are markedly smaller than the other pairs.
Observed along a fossil beach strand in lowland equatorial rainforest.
Many species are known for their habit of standing motionless while waving their prominently marked front legs in front of their head, a behavior which contributes to their mimicry of wasps. See 2nd photo.
Spotted on Dec 3, 2011
Submitted on Dec 26, 2011
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