Solva marginata

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Solva marginata
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Xylomyidae
Genus: Solva
Species:
S. marginata
Binomial name
Solva marginata
(Meigen, 1820)[1]
Synonyms
  • Xylophagus marginatus Meigen, 1820

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[]

  1. ^ "Solva marginata". Eunis.eea.europa.eu. 2006-07-26. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
  2. ^ a b c d "Unusual fly found in Museum garden nature bioblitz". Natural History Museum. May 26, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "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

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