-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Flies Order (Diptera)

-Brachyceran Flies (Suborder Brachycera)​

-Orthorrhaphan Flies (Infraorder Orthorrhapha)

-Dance Flies, Long-legged Flies, and Allies (Superfamily Empidoidea)

-Long-legged Flies (Family Dolichopodidae)

-Subfamily Sciapodinae

-Tribe Sciapodini

-Genus Condylostylus

Flies of the genus Condylostylus are members of the long-legged fly family Dolichopodidae, known for their brilliant metallic coloration and delicate, agile build. These small flies often shimmer in shades of green, blue, or bronze, with a polished, iridescent body that reflects light vividly in sunny conditions. They are active, fast-moving predators, frequently seen darting across leaves or making short, quick flights as they hunt for tiny insects such as gnats, aphids, and other soft-bodied prey.