Mydas flies
Scientific name: Mydidae
Mydas flies
Scientific name: Mydidae
Description
Unlike the typical, often disregarded fly, members of Mydidae can grow impressively large, with some species measuring up to 60 millimeters in length. This size not only makes them formidable to behold but also unusual, as flies are generally perceived as small and nuisance-prone creatures. One intriguing aspect of Mydidae is their mimicry; they are often mistaken for wasps, a case of Batesian mimicry where a harmless species evolves to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species to avoid predation. This evolutionary tactic highlights the complex survival strategies in the insect world.
Species of Mydas flies
Scientific Classification
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