Pseudonomoneura californica
(Hardy, 1950)
A of mydas fly in the Mydidae, originally described as Nomoneura californica by Hardy in 1950 before being transferred to the Pseudonomoneura. Mydas flies are among the largest flies in North America and are characterized by their robust bodies, large , and -like appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudonomoneura californica: /ˌsjuːdəˌnɒməˈnjʊərə kælɪˈfɔrnɪkə/
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Distribution
to California.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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