Xylomyidae
Also known as wood soldier flies
Xylomyidae is a family of flies known commonly as the wood soldier flies. They are xylophagous and are associated with dead or dying wood.
Species
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderDiptera
- FamilyXylomyidae
Observations recorded11,365
via GBIF
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Xylomyidae is a family of flies known commonly as the wood soldier flies. They are xylophagous and are associated with dead or dying wood.
==Description== thumb|230px|right|Wing venation of Xylomya maculata For terms see Morphology of Diptera.