Asilomorph
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Opomydas townsendi
Opomydas townsendi is a species of mydas fly (family Mydidae), a group of large, predatory flies known for their elongated bodies and distinctive wing venation. The species was originally described as Ectyphus townsendi by Williston in 1898 and later transferred to the genus Opomydas. It is endemic to New Mexico, where it inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. Like other mydas flies, adults are likely predatory or nectar-feeding, though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.