mystax noun - in some diptera (especially robber flies, Asilidae), is a patch of bristles or hair, immediately above the mouth, on the lower part of the hypostoma (Lower "lip"), below the vibrissae.

Photos showing the mystax:

See Also

vibrissa

Print References

Gordh, p. 504 (1)

Internet References

Thomas Say's Explanation of terms

Works Cited

1.	A Dictionary of Entomology By George Gordh, David H. Headrick

Contributed by Cotinis on 1 June, 2008 - 8:50pm
Last updated 2 June, 2008 - 9:15am

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