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A banana stalk fly (family Neriidae, 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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neriidae
This spotting on an orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata) near a compost heap. In a large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.
Spotted on Jan 15, 2012
Submitted on Feb 11, 2012
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