Rhaphiomidas terminatus
Cazier, 1941
flower-loving fly
Rhaphiomidas terminatus is a of mydas to California. It belongs to the , a group of large, predatory or nectar-feeding flies. The species is commonly known as the flower-loving fly, reflecting its association with flowers. It is among the least-documented members of a poorly studied family in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhaphiomidas terminatus: /ræˌfaɪoʊˈmaɪdəs tɜrˈmɪnætəs/
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Distribution
to California.
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Taxonomic status
Accepted , described by Cazier in 1941. Placed in Rhaphiomidinae.
Observation rarity
Only 8 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating extreme rarity or underreporting.