Obolopteryx is a small insect belonging to the order Diptera, commonly known as flies. It has a slender body measuring about 5 millimeters in length, with two pairs of transparent wings. The insect has a distinct metallic blue-green coloration on its thorax and abdomen, which helps it blend into its natural habitat. Obolopteryx is primarily found in damp environments, such as marshes and wetlands, where it feeds on decaying organic matter.