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Condylostylus comatus
Very small, metallic green fly with translucent wings and reddish eyes. Males have a row of hairs on the mid metatarsus (middle of the middle pair of legs) and "pale male appendages" per BugGuide. Believe it or not, this little gem is a predatory insect, feeding on smaller insects. Commonly seen running across the leaves of plants in lightly shaded areas. I see them every year in the garden.
Temperate forest bordering brush/grassy trail. Gardiner County Park, New York.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2014
Submitted on Oct 8, 2014
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