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Green Long Legged Fly I - Heteropsilopus or Sciapus sp.

Family Dolichopodidae

This page contains pictures and information about Green Long Legged Flies that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
 
Body length 6mm 
 
This fly is commonly seen in our back yard and bushes in Brisbane. Its body is metallic green and its wings are transparent clear. 
 
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They are common in Brisbane.
 
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They usually rest on board leaves looking for small soft-bodied insects. They fly away when disturbed, but will come back at the same spot a few seconds later. 
 

Reference: 
1. A field guide to insects in Australia - By Paul Zborowski and Ross Storey, Reed New Holland, 1996, p142. 

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Last updated: June 08, 2008.