Long-Legged Fly

Heteropsilopus ingenuus

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

this is a small fly that has a thorax and body that are metallic greenish blue and the legs are pale olive green with black patterns on the wings

Size

Can grow to around 5mm

Habitat

Needs clarification some reports it feeds on aphids so would be seen around garden foliage

Distribution

Southeastern Australia From QLD to SA including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Long-Legged Fly
Scientific name: Heteropsilopus ingenuus (Erichson, 1842)
Family: Dolichopodidae
Category: Bug Life › Flies
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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