About Condylostylus longicornis (Fabricius, 1775)
Condylostylus longicornis (Fabricius, 1775) is a long-legged green fly with an iridescent exoskeleton. Like other members of the Condylostylus genus, it holds its wings in a diagonal position when at rest. This species can be distinguished from related flies by its dark femora, brown fore tibia, and non-uniform bristles along the mid and fore tibiae. Males of C. longicornis have a sparse row of bristles along the mid tibia and basitarsus, while females always have a yellow mid tibia. This species generally prefers lightly shaded habitats located near swamps, streams, meadows, or woodlands.
