Orthonevra pictipennis (Loew,1863), the Dusky-veined Mucksucker, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly.

[2][1][3][4] For terminology see Speight key to genera and glossary Length 5.5–6 mm (0.22–0.24 in) The head has a metallic bronze-green color.

In females, the frons is wide and noticeably wrinkled, with a slender groove running down the middle.

In males, the eyes areholoptic The scutum is moderately shining, finely punctate, with four bronze-purple stripes.

The halteres are a pale yellowish color The legs are a combination of green and black, with the base and tip of the tibiae, as well as the first two joints of the tarsi, being reddish yellow.

The abdomen's disk has a moderate shine, with the edges exhibiting a shiny bronze-green or coppery color.