Hangingfly

Moist, shaded vegetation, woodland edges, and garden plants, especially near streams or leaf litter.

Adults are predatory, hanging from vegetation and capturing small flying insects, including flies and aphids. They may also consume nectar or other plant fluids.

They rest suspended from vegetation by their forelegs and ambush passing prey with their hind legs. Adults are most active in warm seasons; larvae develop in moist soil or leaf litter and resemble caterpillars.

Harmless to people and plants; they do not bite or sting. They benefit gardens by eating small insect pests and contribute to food webs.