These large flies are Mydas Flies (Mydas clavatus). They were observed and photographed in Hutchins, Texas by Penny Halstead. Represented behaviors include mating and egg laying.




Observation Details
| County | – | Dallas | ![]() |
| City | – | Hutchins | |
| Date | – | Jun 23, 2013 – Jul 12, 2013 | |
| Time of Day | – | Noon | |
| Temperature | – | Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C) | |
| Weather | – | Partly Cloudy | |
| Habitat | – | Recreation-Park | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Egg Laying, Mating | |
| Gender | – | Mixed | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Penny Halstead | |
| Main Article | – | Mydas Fly | Observation Location |







