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Green flys

organicislandfarmer

16 years ago

little green flys that are hanging out around some of my plants, especially the roses and radish greens. I have also noticed little tiny tiny green caterpillars that eat these leaves also. I squish those! Are they related? What to do to control? the flys seem to be territorial against each other, or do I need to take my meds?

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
16 years ago
Any chance of pictures of the 'fly'? Are they metallic, by chance?
organicislandfarmer
Original Author
16 years ago
yup, kinda pretty like a sports car color, they move too fast to photo and my camera has a hard time focusing in on them.
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
16 years ago
Maybe the Long-Legged Fly, which is a beneficial predator species. They come in an assortment of metallic colors, including green, bronze, and copper. Pretty little things. Check the google page to see if this is a match for you.

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