Mydidae
Pronunciation: [MY·did⋅dae]
Common Name: Mydas Flies
Description: Mydas flies are medium to large in size and often mimic wasps. They are recognizable by their long, clubbed antennae, and by a distinctive pattern of curved cells in the wing venation. Adults and larvae are predaceous. Larvae can be found in decaying wood and probably prey on soil-dwelling insects, especially beetle larvae.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Four-segmented antenna with terminal club
- Recurved veins near wing margin form concentric cells
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Order: Diptera
