Diogmites sp.

Diogmites sp.
Robber Fly

Diogmites sp.: Taxonomy | Info | Photographs

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Taxonomic Classification

Information

The following is a listing of species in the Diogmites genus found in Florida. Source: Robber Flies (Asilidae)
Thanks to Fritz Geller-Grimm for identifying the photos below and providing the above information.

Photos

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Diogmites sp. Diogmites sp. - Note the small yellow halter beneath the wings of this robber fly; they're thought to be used like a gyroscope for balance during flight.
Tallahassee, FL
June 1, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
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Photo added to site: Jun 15 2002


Diogmites sp. Diogmites sp. - This is the same robber fly as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
June 1, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
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Photo added to site: Jun 15 2002


Diogmites sp. Diogmites sp. - This is the same robber fly as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
June 1, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Full-sized photo: 152 kB
Photo added to site: Jun 15 2002


Diogmites sp. Diogmites sp. - This is a close-up view of the same robber fly's face.
Tallahassee, FL
June 1, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
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Photo added to site: Jun 15 2002