This is one of the most common species of the genus Diogmites east of the Rockies. They can be found among vegetation in the understory of open forests, or along fields edges, where they often capture large prey items. This genus gets its common name from their peculiar habit of hanging from vegetation by the front legs while feeding.
Very black. Note very black thorax pattern with a divide in the outer stripes and a relatively thin abdomen (S. Collins, pers. comm.). Hangs by front legs while holding prey.
Preys upon a variety of large flying insects including bees, wasps, and flies.
There are 28 records in the project database.
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