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Hanging Thief

Diogmites sp.

Photo by Heather R
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Description:

A robber fly from the Diogmites genus, approx. 1 3/4" long.
They are sometimes called "hanging thieves" because of their habit of hanging from plants with their long legs.

"I swear, Officer, he was like that when I found him!"
I really did find him dead. At least that made it easier to photograph him.

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