Subject: Insectes à identifier
Geographic location of the bug: Varennes,Québec,Canada
Date: 08/08/2021
Time: 07:54 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Bonjour, j’aimerais identifier cet insecte qui est dans mon gazon.
How you want your letter signed: Louise
Translation: Hello, I would like to identify this insect that is in my lawn.
Dear Louise,
This is a predatory Robber Fly in the genus Diogmites, whose members are called Hanging Thieves. Normally we do not attempt species identifications on Hanging Thieves, but your individual has a more robust body and some distinctive markings, and be believe based on this BugGuide image that it is Diogmites basalis.