Arthropeas americana

Loew, 1861

Arthropeas americana is a of fly in the Xylophagidae, first described by Loew in 1861. It is one of several species within the Arthropeas, a group of xylophagid flies found in North America. The family Xylophagidae, commonly known as awl-flies, is a small family of predatory flies whose larvae develop in decaying wood or other organic substrates.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arthropeas americana: /ˌɑːrθrəˈpiːəs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnə/

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Distribution

Canada and the United States. Records include Vermont.

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