Nemomydas tenuipes

(Loew, 1872)

Nemomydas tenuipes is a of mydas in the , first described by Hermann Loew in 1872. Mydas flies are among the largest flies in North America and are characterized by their -mimicking appearance. The Nemomydas contains relatively small species within this family. Very little is known about the specific biology of N. tenuipes.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemomydas tenuipes: //ˌne.moʊˈmaɪ.dəs ˈtɛ.nju.aɪˌpiːz//

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Distribution

Known from California.

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Taxonomic note

The was originally described by Hermann Loew in 1872. The Nemomydas represents a distinct lineage within , though species-level in this group remains poorly resolved.

Data scarcity

Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological information is extremely limited. This reflects a broader pattern of underdocumentation for many .

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