Mydas-fly
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Mydas davidsoni
Mydas davidsoni is a species of mydas fly in the family Mydidae, described in 1989. The genus Mydas contains some of the largest flies in North America. Like other mydas flies, adults are presumably mimics of spider wasps (family Pompilidae), with black bodies and red or orange markings. The species is known from very few observations.
Mydas floridensis
Mydas floridensis is a species of mydas fly (family Mydidae) described in 1989. The genus Mydas contains some of the largest flies in North America. Members of this family are often Batesian mimics of spider wasps (Pompilidae), displaying bold black and orange or red coloration that allows them to fly conspicuously in open habitats. The specific epithet 'floridensis' indicates a type locality or primary distribution in Florida.
Mydas tibialis
Golden-legged Mydas Fly, golden legged mydas fly
Mydas tibialis, commonly known as the golden-legged mydas fly, is a large, striking mydas fly in the family Mydidae. The species is notable for its impressive size and distinctive golden-orange coloration on the legs, from which its common name derives. It occurs in North America, where adults have been observed visiting flowers, particularly those of Eryngium yuccifolium (rattlesnake master). The family Mydidae contains some of the largest flies in North America, and M. tibialis exemplifies this characteristic with its robust build.
Nemomydas brachyrhynchus
Nemomydas brachyrhynchus is a species of mydas fly in the family Mydidae, a group of large, robust flies known for their striking appearance and relatively uncommon occurrence. The species was described by Osten Sacken in 1886 and was originally placed in the genus Leptomidas. It is known from Mexico, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Like other mydas flies, it likely has a complex life cycle involving soil-dwelling larval stages.
Nemomydas desideratus
Nemomydas desideratus is a species of mydas fly in the family Mydidae, described by Johnson in 1912. Members of this genus are among the largest flies in North America. The species is known from a small number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or have restricted habitat requirements. Mydidae are generally associated with arid and semi-arid environments.
Nemomydas tenuipes
Nemomydas tenuipes is a species of mydas fly in the family Mydidae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1872. Mydas flies are among the largest flies in North America and are characterized by their wasp-mimicking appearance. The genus Nemomydas contains relatively small species within this family. Very little is known about the specific biology of N. tenuipes.
Nemomydas venosus
Nemomydas venosus is a species of mydas fly (family Mydidae) described by Loew in 1866. The species is known from the United States. Mydas flies are among the largest flies in North America, though specific details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Opomydas limbatus
Opomydas limbatus is a species of mydas fly in the family Mydidae. Mydas flies are among the largest flies in North America and are characterized by their elongate bodies and wasp-mimicking appearance. This species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other mydas flies, adults are likely nectar feeders at flowers.
Phyllomydas bruesii
Phyllomydas bruesii is a species of mydas fly in the family 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 genus Phyllomydas, it is a large-bodied fly with distinctive morphology characteristic of the Mydidae family.
Phyllomydas parvulus
Phyllomydas parvulus is a species of mydas fly (family Mydidae) in the order Diptera. The species was originally described as Midas parvulus by Westwood in 1841 before being transferred to the genus Phyllomydas. It is known from Florida. Mydas flies are generally among the largest flies in North America, though specific size information for this species is not documented in available sources.
Rhaphiomidas acton
Rhaphiomidas acton is a species of mydas fly (family Mydidae) found in southern California. It is one of three recognized species in the genus Rhaphiomidas. The species comprises three subspecies: R. a. acton, R. a. maculatus, and R. a. maehleri. Members of this genus are among the largest flies in North America and are of conservation concern due to habitat loss.
Rhaphiomidas hasbroucki
Rhaphiomidas hasbroucki is a species of mydas fly described by Cazier in 1985. It belongs to the family Mydidae, a group of large, robust flies often mistaken for wasps. The genus Rhaphiomidas is restricted to western North America and includes several species of conservation concern. This species is one of the lesser-known members of the genus with limited published biological data.
Rhaphiomidas nigricaudis
Rhaphiomidas nigricaudis is a species of mydas fly described by Cazier in 1985. It belongs to the family Mydidae, a group of large, robust flies often mistaken for wasps. The species is known only from Arizona. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the characteristic mydas fly morphology with an elongated body and clubbed antennae.