Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: predaceous Immatures: predaceous Size: 1 to 9 mm Flight : strong flier North American Species: 1230	Diptera Dolichopodidae Long-legged flies Front Wings: membranous Hind Wings: reduced to halteres Mouthparts: sucking Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Small to very small flies, usually metallic green, blue or coppery. They have long legs and the males have large genitalia that are folded under the abdomen. The females have the end of the abdomen pointed.
	Comments: The adults are common near marshes and streams in forests. The larvae live in damp soil, rotting wood, or water. The males of some species have complicated courtship dances to attract females. These dances are often aided by modified antennae legs or wings in the males.

	Species: Dolichopus finitus Walker Common Name: Distribution: Eastern Canada. Comments: This species is found in moist habitats, such as mud or wet leaf litter.