Solva marginata
| Solva marginata | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Xylomyidae |
| Genus: | Solva |
| Species: | S. marginata |
| Binomial name | |
| Solva marginata (Meigen, 1820)[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
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Xylophagus marginatus | |
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]
See also
References
- ↑ "Solva marginata". Eunis.eea.europa.eu. 2006-07-26. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "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.