Nemomydas
Curran, 1934
mydas flies
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6Nemomydas is a of large mydas flies (Diptera: Mydidae) comprising at least 23 described distributed primarily in the Americas, with one species (N. gruenbergi) recorded from East Asia. The genus was established by Curran in 1934. Species exhibit considerable diversity in distribution, ranging from the southwestern United States through Central America to the Caribbean and South America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemomydas: //ˌnɛmoʊˈmaɪdəs//
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions, based on -level distribution patterns. Specific associations vary by ; N. gruenbergi in Japan has been recorded from subtropical island environments.
Distribution
Americas: southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean islands, and South America. East Asia: N. gruenbergi recorded from Iriomote and Ishigaki Islands, Yaeyama Islands, Japan.
Seasonality
N. gruenbergi in Japan has been observed in summer. Seasonal activity patterns for other are not well documented.
Behavior
Mating and oviposition documented photographically for N. gruenbergi; represents the first such documentation for this .
Similar Taxa
- MydasBoth are in Mydidae; Nemomydas distinguished by specific morphological features and geographic distribution patterns, though precise diagnostic characters require examination.
- SyrphidaeLarge size and -like appearance may cause superficial resemblance; Mydidae distinguished by wing venation, structure, and other dipteran -level characters.