Phyllomydas bruesii
Johnson, 1926
Phyllomydas bruesii is a of mydas fly in the Mydidae, described by Johnson in 1926. The species is known from a small number of observations and limited published records. Like other members of the Phyllomydas, it is a large-bodied fly with distinctive characteristic of the Mydidae family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllomydas bruesii: /ˌfɪloʊˈmaɪdəs ˈbruːzi.aɪ/
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Identification
Members of the Phyllomydas are large, robust mydas flies with elongated and prominent . Without -level diagnostic features documented for P. bruesii, identification to species requires examination of or authoritative taxonomic keys. The species may be distinguished from other Phyllomydas species by subtle morphological differences in genitalia or wing venation, though specific characters for P. bruesii have not been summarized in accessible literature.
Distribution
Known from Texas, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Phyllomydas parvulusAnother Phyllomydas occurring in Texas; separation requires detailed morphological examination.
- Phyllomydas phyllocerusLarger and more widespread Phyllomydas with which P. bruesii may co-occur in parts of Texas.
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Taxonomic notes
The was described by Johnson in 1926. The Phyllomydas is one of the most species-rich genera in Mydidae, with most species restricted to the Nearctic region. The specific epithet honors Charles T. Brues, an American entomologist who worked extensively on Diptera.
Data limitations
Only 6 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and the lacks a dedicated species page on Wikipedia beyond the brief taxonomic mention. Published biological information appears to be limited to the original description and taxonomic revisions of the .