Xylota flavitibia
Bigot, 1884
Yellow-footed Leafwalker
Xylota flavitibia is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae. It is found throughout Canada and the United States. have been observed visiting flowers of Rosa woodsii (Wood's rose) in ponderosa pine/Gambel oak forest . The species is part of the Xylota, commonly known as leafwalker flies, which are characterized by their distinctive of on leaves rather than hovering in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylota flavitibia: /zaɪˈloʊtə flævɪˈtɪbiə/
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Habitat
Ponderosa pine/Gambel oak forest; observed in association with creek-side vegetation in recently burned (approximately 2 years post-fire) forest conditions.
Distribution
Canada and United States.
Behavior
have been observed visiting flowers, specifically noted on Rosa woodsii (Wood's rose) flowers near creeks in ponderosa pine/Gambel oak forest.