Dagger fly (Empididae). Danville, Illinois, USA
Empis clausa
Although bees get most of the attention, flies are equally important pollinators. This male dance fly (Empis clausa) is a veritable magnet for black foot daisy pollen. Austin, Texas, USA.
Syneches sp
A dagger fly (Hybotidae) hangs from a leaf with a small insect it has caught. Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, USA
Platypalpus
A small hybotid fly. Austin, Texas, USA.
Dolichopodidae
A long-legged fly. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia.
Condylostylus
The mesmerizing compound eyes of a metallic long-legged fly. Austin, Texas, USA.
Long-legged fly. Austin, Texas, USA.
A long-legged fly perches on a leaf in an urban garden. Austin, Texas, USA.
Dolichopodidae - long-legged fly
The wings of many insects, including this long-legged fly, sport iridescent patterns that differ from species to species. Austin, Texas, USA.
This long-legged fly has caught a small thrips and is pausing in the forest understory to consume it. Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Texas, USA.
Condylostylus sipho
Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Texas, USA.
Long-legged flies are often seen patrolling on low vegetation. Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Texas, USA.
