Condylostylus nigrofemoratus

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Condylostylus nigrofemoratus - BugGuide

This long-legged fly is abundant in my back yard. I see it almost every time I go back there. In April 2017, it is often resting on common sunflower leaves. The genus is known for its predation on aphids.

I took this photo on April 24, 2014.
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