Dolichopodid Fly - Condylostylus longicornis - Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA July 15, 2014 Size: 6mm
Dolichopodid Flies or known as Long-legged Flies come in many varieties, but in my yard where I took this picture, this species is metallic green and reflects yellow highlights. It is sitting on my squash leaf and in its mouth is a Fruit Fly. It also eats aphids and other larvae. So, it’s a welcome insect in my garden.
Contributed by Laura James on 17 July, 2014 - 11:51am Last updated 18 August, 2014 - 6:31pm |