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Hanging thief

Diogmites sp.

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Mixed prairie

Notes:

This marks the first time I've gotten to observe and photograph this type of fly in hanging/feeding mode. I was so excited to see it!

Reference Links:

Genus Diogmites - Hanging-thieves - BugGuide.Net

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