Xylophagus lugens

Loew, 1863

Xylophagus lugens is a of fly in the Xylophagidae, first described by Loew in 1863. The species is distributed across Canada and the United States. Xylophagidae, commonly known as awl-flies, are a small family of predatory flies closely related to Stratiomyidae (soldier flies). Members of this family are typically found in wooded and are associated with decaying wood.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xylophagus lugens: //zaɪˈlɒfəɡəs ˈluːdʒɛnz//

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Distribution

Canada, United States.

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