Johnson-1903
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Rachicerus nitidus
Rachicerus nitidus is a species of fly in the family Xylophagidae, a group of medium-sized flies sometimes referred to as awl-flies. The species was described by Johnson in 1903. Members of the genus 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 species diversity in North America.