Solva marginata
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Diptera |
Family: | Xylomyidae |
Genus: | Solva |
Species: | S. marginata
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Binomial name | |
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Solva marginata, also known as the drab wood-soldierfly, is a species of soldier fly in the family Xylomyidae, the "wood soldier flies".[2]
Description[]
The body is mostly blackish. The tip of the thorax has some bright yellow markings. The abdomen has pale, narrow bands, and bright yellow markings. It has short, multi-segmented antennae, and looks similar to the sawfly.[2]
Distribution[]
This species is widespread in the United Kingdom, but considered scarce and uncommon. It is found mostly in specific local areas in southeast England, East Anglia and East Midlands.[2]
Habitat[]
This fly is associated with the poplar tree.[3] The larvae live under bark, feeding on rotting wood.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Solva marginata". Eunis.eea.europa.eu. 2006-07-26. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ a b c d "Unusual fly found in Museum garden nature bioblitz". Natural History Museum. May 26, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ "RXwildlife Sightings » Blog Archive » The Drab Wood-soldierfly". Rxwildlife.org.uk. 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
External links[]
Media related to Solva marginata at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Xylomyidae
- Brachyceran flies of Europe
- Insects described in 1820