Phyllomydas quercus

Wilcox, 1978

Phyllomydas quercus is a of Mydas fly in the Mydidae, described by Wilcox in 1978. The species epithet 'quercus' suggests an association with oak (Quercus), though the nature of this relationship remains undocumented in available sources. Mydas flies are among the largest flies in North America and are generally poorly studied. This species is known only from Florida.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllomydas quercus: //fɪloʊˈmaɪdəs ˈkwɜrkəs//

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Distribution

Florida, United States.

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