Long-Legged Fly (Heteropsilopus ingenuus)

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

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What habitats does Heteropsilopus ingenuus live in?

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

What is the distribution of Heteropsilopus ingenuus?

Southeastern Australia From QLD to SA including Tasmania

How big does Heteropsilopus ingenuus grow?

Can grow to around 5mm

Common Name:Long-Legged Fly

GenusHeteropsilopus

Speciesingenuus

Family Name:Dolichopodidae

Aliases: No Known Aliases

Origin:Native

Conservation Status:Not Evaluated

Tags: gardens

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Species Added: 05-01-2021 00:00:00

Species Updated: 25-09-2022 00:00:00

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