Solva marginata

Solva marginata also known as the drab wood-soldierfly is a species of soldier fly in the family Xylomyidae, the "wood soldier flies".[2]

Solva marginata
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S. marginata
Binomial name
Solva marginata
(Meigen, 1820)[1]
Synonyms
  • Xylophagus marginatus Meigen, 1820

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

  1. "Solva marginata". Eunis.eea.europa.eu. 2006-07-26. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
  2. "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.
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