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Mydas clavatus This is a picture of a Mydas clavatus on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Clubbed mydas fly,Geotagged,Mydas clavatus,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mydas clavatus

This is a picture of a Mydas clavatus on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland.

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    Interesting fly but the flowering plant is not bad either. Posted 4 years ago

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The Clubbed mydas fly

''Mydas clavatus'' is a species of Mydas fly that is native to temperate, eastern North America. It is named for its clubbed antennae, which is however a general feature of the Mydas flies. An orange to red mark on the abdomen is distinctive. It is a Batesian mimic of certain spider wasps, and is consequently quite bold in its movements. Adults fly in mid-summer.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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Uploaded Mar 17, 2021. Captured Jun 24, 2018 13:02 in 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel, MD 20724, USA.
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  • f/2.4
  • 1/167s
  • ISO50
  • 4.3mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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