Biology:Diogmites neoternatus

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Short description: Species of fly

Diogmites neoternatus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Asilidae
Genus: Diogmites
Species:
D. neoternatus
Binomial name
Diogmites neoternatus
(Bromley, 1951)
Synonyms[1]
  • Deromyia neoternata Bromley, 1931
Hanging Thief Diogmites neoternatus

Diogmites neoternatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae.[1][2][3][4] Its genus name, Diogmites, refers to the peculiar habit of hanging by its foreleg while consuming prey.

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q10755777 entry