Austrosciapus connexus (the green long-legged fly) is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It is found in the south-west corner as well as the east coast of Australia, as well as Norfolk Island, Hawaii, and the French Polynesia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Green Long-Legged Fly 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
- Austrosciapus proximus
- Heteropsilopus ingenuus
- Condylostylus nebulosus
- Condylostylus quadricolor
- Condylostylus viridicoxa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Dolichopodidae
- Genus
- Austrosciapus
- Species
- Austrosciapus connexus
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