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Long-legged Fly

Condylostylus patibulatus

Long-legged Fly

Adult long-legged flies occupy vegetation and open ground near damp habitats and water. They make quick, darting flights to seize small insects, including gnats and other flies. Their metallic coloration and unusually long legs are characteristic features of the group.

Type
Swift
Conservation status
NE

Growth chain

  1. ?
  2. ?
  3. Long-legged Fly

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Range map records: GBIF.org (CC0 and CC BY). Country outlines: Natural Earth.