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Diogmites
Hanging Thieves
Diogmites is a genus of medium to large robber flies (17–48 mm) in the family Asilidae, commonly known as "Hanging Thieves" for their distinctive feeding posture. The genus contains 73–77 recognized species distributed mainly in the Neotropics, with some species extending into the Nearctic region. Adults are ambush predators that capture flying or perching insects and feed while suspended from vegetation by their front legs. The genus is characterized by relatively long legs, a flexible prosternum that facilitates the hanging posture, and often striking green or iridescent eye coloration in live specimens.
Diogmites bilobatus
Diogmites bilobatus is a robber fly species (Diptera: Asilidae) described by Barnes in 2010 from museum specimens. It closely resembles the widespread D. angustipennis and occurs in the south-central and southwestern United States and northern Mexico. As a member of the genus Diogmites, it belongs to a group commonly known as 'hanging thieves' for their distinctive prey-handling behavior.
Diogmites coloradensis
A species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, Diogmites coloradensis belongs to the genus Diogmites, commonly known as 'hanging thieves' for their distinctive predatory behavior. The species was described by James in 1933 and is classified within the subfamily Dasypogoninae. Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects.
Diogmites contortus
Diogmites contortus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Bromley in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae and the genus Diogmites, commonly known as the 'hanging thieves' for their distinctive prey-handling behavior. Members of this genus are notable among robber flies for their habit of suspending themselves from vegetation while manipulating captured prey.
Diogmites esuriens
Short-striped Hanging Thief
Diogmites esuriens is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Short-striped Hanging Thief. The genus Diogmites is notable for the distinctive 'hanging' behavior of its members, which often dangle from their front or middle legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs. This species was described by Bromley in 1936 and belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae.
Diogmites fragilis
Diogmites fragilis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Dasypogoninae. It belongs to a genus commonly known as "hanging thieves" for their distinctive behavior of suspending from vegetation while manipulating prey. The species was described by Bromley in 1936. Like other members of Diogmites, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects, though specific behavioral observations for this species are not documented in the provided sources.
Diogmites herennius
hanging thief robber fly
Diogmites herennius is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as a 'hanging thief' for its distinctive habit of suspending from vegetation by its front legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs. The species belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae and is one of approximately 26 species in the genus Diogmites, which occurs primarily in the New World tropics and subtropics. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies, long legs, and predatory behavior.
Diogmites misellus
Little Hanging Thief
Diogmites misellus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Little Hanging Thief. The genus Diogmites is notable for its distinctive hunting behavior: members are known as 'hanging thieves' due to their habit of suspending themselves from vegetation by their forelegs while manipulating prey with their remaining legs. This species was described by Loew in 1866.
Diogmites neoternatus
Plain-tailed Hanging Thief
Diogmites neoternatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Plain-tailed Hanging Thief. It is notable for its large size and striking green eyes, making it one of the most charismatic species among North American robber flies. The species exhibits the distinctive 'hanging thief' behavior characteristic of its genus: swinging from its forelegs while consuming prey. It belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae and is widely distributed across eastern North America.
Diogmites platypterus
Black Hanging Thief
Diogmites platypterus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Black Hanging Thief. Like other members of the genus Diogmites, it is known for its distinctive hunting behavior of swinging from its front or middle legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs. The species is part of a diverse group of predatory flies that are important components of insect communities across North America.
Diogmites pritchardi
Pritchard's Hanging Thief
Diogmites pritchardi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Bromley in 1936. The genus Diogmites, commonly known as "hanging thieves," is recognized for the distinctive behavior of members swinging from their front or middle legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs. As with other Diogmites species, D. pritchardi is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects.
Diogmites properans
Diogmites properans is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Dasypogoninae. The genus Diogmites comprises approximately 26 species distributed primarily in the Americas. Members of this genus are commonly known as "hanging thieves" due to their distinctive behavior of suspending from vegetation by their front legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs.
Diogmites sallei
Diogmites sallei is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. Members of the genus Diogmites are known as "hanging thieves" for their distinctive behavior of swinging from their front or middle legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs. The species was originally described as Dasypogon sallei by Bellardi in 1861. Robber flies in this genus are recognized for their large size and striking green eyes.
Diogmites salutans
Hanging Thief
Diogmites salutans is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, characterized by its distinctive 'hanging thief' behavior where it suspends itself by its front legs while manipulating prey with the remaining legs. The species was described by Bromley in 1936 and belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae. Like other members of the genus Diogmites, it is an aerial predator of other insects.