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Condylostylus longicornis
long-legged fly
Condylostylus longicornis is a predatory long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, native to the Neotropics and southern United States. It has been introduced to multiple regions across the Pacific and Asia, including Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, and several South and Southeast Asian countries. The species exhibits distinctive morphological traits including an iridescent green exoskeleton, elongated legs, and a characteristic resting posture with wings held diagonally. It functions as an active predator in agricultural and natural ecosystems.