Xiphydria mellipes
Xiphydria mellipes is a wood- in the Xiphydriidae, a group closely related to . Like other xiphydriids, females possess a long ovipositor used to drill into dead or dying hardwood trees to lay . The is a for wasps, particularly ichneumonids in the Rhyssella. are and may be attracted to blacklights.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xiphydria mellipes: /zaɪˈfɪdriə ˈmɛlɪpiːz/
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Habitat
Associated with dead or dying hardwood trees; females oviposit into decaying wood.
Distribution
Canada: British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick.
Ecological Role
Wood-boring insect that contributes to decomposition of dead hardwood; serves as for including Rhyssella nitida.