Black Hanging Thief (Diogmites platypterus)

Black Hanging Thief, a reference photo — Photo: Benjamin Smith from United States · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Diogmites platypterus, also known as the Black Hanging Thief, is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. This species of robber fly is dark brown to black, has a slender body, and broad wings. The wings of this species are darker, wider, and longer than any other species within the genus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black 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

Diogmites discolor

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Asilidae
Genus: Diogmites
Species: Diogmites platypterus

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