Mydas xanthopterus (Loew, 1866) is a animal in the Mydidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Mydas xanthopterus (Loew, 1866)
Mydas xanthopterus is a North American mydas fly species that may be a Batesian mimic of red-winged Pepsis.
Mydas xanthopterus is a species of mydas flies that belongs to the family Mydidae. Populations of Mydas xanthopterus are found in North America, specifically in Mexico and the United States. These flies resemble red-winged species from the genus Pepsis, and are possibly classified as Batesian mimics. They occur in sympatry with Pepsis grossa.
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