This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
Arenomydas callosus is a species of fly belonging to the family Mydidae. It was originally described by Wiedemann in 1828 under the name Midas callosus [2].
Based on observations of museum specimens in the TreeOfLife-200M dataset, Arenomydas callosus exhibits the characteristic body form of the family Mydidae, which typically includes a robust, elongated abdomen and well-developed wings. The specimens display a distinct coloration pattern consistent with the genus Arenomydas, often featuring sclerotized structures that appear dark or brownish in preserved material. The head is relatively small in proportion to the thorax, and the antennae are prominent, as is typical for members of this family [1].