Coffee and long-legged flies, Dolichopodidae — Bug of the Week
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
If you’re like me, a strong cup of coffee is a pretty good way to start the day. This early morning reverie often begins overlooking a sunny flower bed, a good place to watch the antics of insects. Over the past week or so, small brightly colored flies with unusually long legs have been busy dashing
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