Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Cholomyia inaequipes Bigot, 1884
Size
7-8 mm (estimate from guide images)
Identification
Quoting and/or paraphrasing from key
(1):
Aristal hairs much longer at base of arista than at apex, arising all around arista . Parafacial with minute pale hairs. Male midleg twice as long as other legs.
Body is sexually dimorphic as well--male has tapered yellowish abodmen:
Female has more typical abdomen:
Range
Eastern and Southwestern USA
(1)Food
Females seen on flowers, perhaps (?) taking nectar (guide images).
Life Cycle
Parasitoid of weevils (
Conotrachelus). Males, at least, come to lights (guide images).
See Also
Zelia also has long middle legs.