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What Fly?
Copyright © 2007 Jim Bliss

What Fly?
Fairport, Monroe County, New York, USA
October 12, 2007
Size: 8 mm
I often see this type and similar species perched in the center of broad types of leaves awaiting something or another. Anyone know the species?
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Contributed by Jim Bliss on 16 October, 2007 - 6:55am
Last updated 8 November, 2007 - 4:41pm

A guess: Dolichopodidae
Most long-legged flys are metallic and look different than this, but there are others similar to yours. Was it up and down on the leaves a lot? (Doing so would be another indicator.)
… Ron Hemberger, 16 October, 2007 - 5:07pm login or register to post comments

 
As I said, I see these flies
As I said, I see these flies often. They are usually perched in the center of a leaf and don't move around much, apparently waiting for something. They stick out like a sore thumb, so I'm wondering why this strategy.
… Jim Bliss, 17 October, 2007 - 8:01am login or register to post comments

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