Nemomydas brachyrhynchus
This record describes Nemomydas brachyrhynchus (species). Recorded family: Mydidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Female very colorful...abdominal tergites orange medially, with a posterior yellow band, and an anterior black band: The two small dark lateral spots near the posterior edge of tergite 2 are distinctive
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ & Sonora, Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nemomydas brachyrhynchus (Osten Sacken 1886)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Nemomydas brachyrhynchus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Nemomydas brachyrhynchus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Schusteff; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemomydas brachyrhynchus
What is Nemomydas brachyrhynchus?
Nemomydas brachyrhynchus is a species in the family Mydidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Nemomydas brachyrhynchus?
Female very colorful...abdominal tergites orange medially, with a posterior yellow band, and an anterior black band: The two small dark lateral spots near the posterior edge of tergite 2 are distinctive
Where is Nemomydas brachyrhynchus found?
Range: AZ & Sonora, Mexico