Long-legged Fly

Argyra species

Description

Body length 7 - 8mm. Members of this genus have a metallic green thorax and tapering abdomen. There are several very similar species.

Habitat

Damp woodland. The Riverside Path and Lower Path at Netherfield Lagoons are popular with these flies.

Status and distribution

Fairly common and widespread in Britain but getting less common towards the north. Common in Nottinghamshire.

Best time to see

May to August.

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - June 12th 2015

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - May 17th 2020

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - August 16th 2015

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - August 16th 2015

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - June 18th 2016

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - June 18th 2016

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - May 13th 2018

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - May 13th 2018

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - October 4th 2020

  • Long-legged Fly - Argyra species - June 19th 2021