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Hanging-Thief

Diogmites neoternatus

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

Hanging-Thief Robber Fly.

Habitat:

Urban

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (14)
Liam
Thanks :) It pays to go out of your way for shots. I had to lay down for this one.
Liam
Thanks everyone. Lori, Diogmites neoternatus was just a guess.
lori.tas
Liam, I'm not sure this is Diogmites neoternatus, as that species has a pinched and tucked-up waist, and this one doesn't.

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PublishedSeptember 12, 2011

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