Mydas brunneus
Johnson, 1926
golden mydas fly
Mydas brunneus is a large mydas fly in the Mydidae, described by Johnson in 1926. Members of the Mydas are among the largest flies in North America, characterized by their elongate clubbed and -mimicking coloration. The specific epithet 'brunneus' refers to the brown coloration typical of this . Mydas flies are generally uncommon and poorly known, with most species associated with sandy or loose soil where their larvae develop.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mydas brunneus: //ˈmaɪdəs ˈbrʌn.i.əs//
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