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Hanging fly

Bittacus

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey.

Habitat:

My house

Reference Links:

Bittacus, Genus Bittacus - BugGuide.Net

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