Stilt-legged fly

Vegetated habitats, woodland edges, wetlands, and gardens, often on foliage or low vegetation in humid regions.

Adults generally feed on nectar, honeydew, and other surface liquids; larvae commonly develop in decaying plant matter or fungi, depending on species.

Long-legged adults frequently wave or hold their forelegs like antennae, mimicking wasps or ants. They are mostly day-active and weak-to-moderate fliers; life history varies by species.

Harmless to humans and not known to bite or sting. Larvae may contribute to decomposition, while adults can assist incidentally with pollination.