Mydas chrysostomus

Mydas chrysostomus is a of mydas fly in the Mydidae. The Mydas contains some of the largest flies in North America. Members of this family are often mistaken for due to their size and coloration, and some species exhibit of spider wasps (family Pompilidae). The and of most mydas flies remain poorly understood. of some species have been observed visiting flowers for nectar, while larvae are believed to be on wood-boring larvae in decaying wood.

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How to pronounce Mydas chrysostomus: /ˈmaɪdəs kraɪˈsɒstəməs/

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