Xylomya
Rondani, 1861
wood soldier flies
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7Xylomya is a of soldier flies in the Xylomyidae, commonly referred to as "wood soldier flies." The genus was established by Camillo Rondani in 1861. These flies are associated with forested environments and decaying wood . in this genus are part of a small family of Diptera that is relatively poorly known compared to other soldier fly families.
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How to pronounce Xylomya: //zaɪˈloʊmiə//
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Habitat
Forested environments; associated with decaying wood and woody substrates.
Distribution
Records from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), Sweden (SE), and Vermont, United States. The appears to have a Holarctic distribution pattern, with occurrences in both Europe and North America.
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Taxonomic note
Xylomyidae is a small of soldier flies, historically often treated as a of Stratiomyidae. Xylomya is one of the that helps define this distinct family group.
Data availability
The has 1,188 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting moderate but growing documentation of its occurrence, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.