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Robber Flieswhat type of flying bug is this?
I have enclosed several pictures. This bug landed on our truck and didn’t seem to mind us as he stayed around for a while. The bug was found in Dunwoody, Georgia during the morning hours of July 4th, 2008. Any ideas on to what type it is would be appreciated. My mother thinks it is a mosquito. Lord, help us if it is!
Jennifer Williams
Hi Jennifer,
Your insect is a Robber Fly known as a Hanging Thief in the genue Diogmites. These are amazing predatory insects that get their common name from their habit of hanging by one leg while eating. BugGuide has a nice selection of species identified, but we don’t feel confident to identify your specimen beyond the genus level.
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