Condylostylus longicornis is a fly of the genus Condylostylus. It is widespread, natively ranging from the Southern United States through tropical South America and the Galápagos Islands. It has also been introduced to French Polynesia, Hawaii, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Condylostylus longicornis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Condylostylus purpureus
- Condylostylus pruinosus
- Condylostylus graenicheri
- Condylostylus caudatus
- Parentia vulgaris
- Krakatauia macalpinei
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Dolichopodidae
- Genus
- Condylostylus
- Species
- Condylostylus longicornis
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