Condylostylus pilicornis?? - Condylostylus occidentalis

Have to lead them ...

I discovered if I focus, then shoot high to the right, I can get them:)

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 5 June, 2011 - 12:19pm

Moved

Moved from Condylostylus. Senior synonym of Condylostylus pilicornis, per Bickel 2002 and latest checklist.

… John F. Carr, 20 December, 2010 - 6:01pm

A few possibilities

The most recent key to species I have is Van Duzee 1915. (Robinson 1964 is the most recent; I have no clue where to find it.) Using that key the marked wing and black legs put this in a group of species including Condylostylus pilicornis and two others that are distinguished by relative lengths of segments of fore tarsi and presence or absence of fine hairs on face.

… John F. Carr, 2 December, 2010 - 7:32pm

Moved

Moved from Longlegged Flies.

… Gary McDonald, 17 October, 2007 - 11:29pm

Definitely a long-legged fly.

Nice shot, this. Hope you can get it to species.

Love your SOB reference. Many times these guys are shot hopping in the air, often triggered by flash.

… Ron Hemberger, 16 August, 2007 - 11:07pm

Update: I'd move this to Condylostylus

So far, we have zero to species. With all the good photos here, I'd think this post has the most potential for eventual ID to species.

… Ron Hemberger, 17 October, 2007 - 11:25pm

Thanks Ron

I've moved them to Condylostylus.

… Gary McDonald, 17 October, 2007 - 11:31pm