Xylophagus gracilis
Williston, 1885
Xylophagus gracilis is a of fly in the Xylophagidae, first described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1885. The family Xylophagidae comprises a small group of flies commonly known as awl-flies, characterized by their elongated bodies and predatory habits. Xylophagus gracilis is one of approximately 30 species in the Xylophagus. Very little species-specific information has been documented for this .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylophagus gracilis: //zaɪˈlɒfəɡəs ˈɡræsɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Canada and United States.
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Taxonomic note
Xylophagus gracilis was described by dipterist Samuel Wendell Williston in 1885. The Xylophagus belongs to the Xylophagidae, a small family of predatory flies within the order Diptera. The family name derives from Greek roots meaning 'wood-eating,' though this refers to the saproxylic association of some rather than their diet.