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Tiny green fly
Lens: Tampron 90mm macro+Raynox 250 Camera: K-1 Photo Location: backyard ISO: 1000 Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F25 
Posted By: micromacro, 02-16-2017, 08:52 PM

Little, colorful, metallic green fly, about 3mm. They are fast jumpers, away from the camera.


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Nice shot. That's what is call a long-legged fly.

Check the bugguide

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Nice and sharp. Wonderful colors. Good job.
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Excellent image Lana.

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Good shot......... We call them Dolly Flies although some call the Stilt Flies.
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Thanks, guys. I identified this fly as Condylostylus on bugguide.
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