Xylomya tenthredinoides
(Wulp, 1867)
Xylomya tenthredinoides is a of wood soldier fly in the Xylomyidae. The species name refers to its resemblance to of the Tenthredo. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylomya tenthredinoides: //zaɪˈloʊmiə tɛnˌθrɛdɪˈnɔɪdiːz//
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Identification
The specific epithet tenthredinoides indicates a resemblance to (Tenthredinidae), suggesting a -like or robust body form that may cause confusion with Hymenoptera. Accurate identification requires examination of wing venation and other dipteran characteristics to distinguish it from true sawflies.
Distribution
Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Tenthredo spp. (sawflies)The name tenthredinoides directly references this resemblance; both share a robust, -like appearance that can cause misidentification.
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Etymology
The specific epithet tenthredinoides derives from Tenthredo (a of ) and the suffix -oides, meaning 'resembling'—referring to the fly's sawfly-like appearance.