Diogmites neoternatus, the plain tailed hanging thief, is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. Its genus name, Diogmites, refers to the peculiar habit of hanging by its foreleg while consuming prey.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Plain-tailed Hanging Thief being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Asilidae
- Genus
- Diogmites
- Species
- Diogmites neoternatus
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