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Green Long Legged Fly II - Austrosciapus connexus

Family Dolichopodidae

This page contains pictures and information about Dolichopodid Flies that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
 
Body length 6mm 
 
This fly is  metallic green and its wings are transparent with black pattern. They are common in Brisbane.
 
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They are usually found resting on board green smooth leaves, fly back to original position after disturbing.  
 
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Reference:
1. Wildlife of Tropical North Queensland - Queensland Museum Publications 2000, p106.

 
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Last updated: April 25, 2010.