Diogmites sp.
Robber Fly
Diogmites sp.: Taxonomy | Info | Photographs
The following is a listing of species in the Diogmites genus found in Florida.
- Diogmites crudelis
- Diogmites esuriens
- Diogmites misellus
- Diogmites neoternatus
- Diogmites properans
- Diogmites salutans
- Diogmites ternatus
Source: Robber Flies (Asilidae)
Thanks to Fritz Geller-Grimm for identifying the photos below and providing the above information.
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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
Diogmites sp. - This is the same robber fly as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
June 1, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Diogmites sp. - This is the same robber fly as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
June 1, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
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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