Rachicerus nitidus

Johnson, 1903

Rachicerus nitidus is a of fly in the Xylophagidae, a group of medium-sized flies sometimes referred to as awl-flies. The species was described by Johnson in 1903. Members of the Rachicerus are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and distinctive wing venation. The family Xylophagidae is a small, relictual group of brachyceran flies with limited in North America.

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How to pronounce Rachicerus nitidus: /ræˈkɪsərəs ˈnɪtɪdəs/

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Canada, United States

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