Stratiomydas lividus
(Curran, 1953)
Stratiomydas lividus is a of mydas fly ( Mydidae) originally described as Mydas lividus by Curran in 1953. The species was later transferred to the Stratiomydas, a genus established for certain New World mydas flies. Mydidae are among the largest flies in North America and are characterized by their robust build and distinctive wing venation. This species belongs to a family of predatory flies whose larvae develop in soil or decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stratiomydas lividus: //strætiˈɒmɪdæs ˈlɪvɪdəs//
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