Longlegged Fly
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The longlegged flies are members of the Dolichopodidae family.
One look at the above picture explains its name.
Generally, they are small flies, maybe half the size of the average house fly. They have a metallic color body that sits on a long set of legs.
You can see them on leaves in many areas near water.
© 2006 Patricia A. Michaels