Wood-boring-fly

Guides

• Chalcosyrphus curvarius

  Chalcosyrphus curvarius is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae, tribe Xylotini. Members of this genus are typically associated with decaying wood habitats. The larvae develop in rotting wood and fermenting sap, functioning as saprophages rather than predators. Adults are characterized by their wasp-mimicking appearance and modified hind legs, though specific details for C. curvarius remain limited in available sources.

  Syrphidaehoverflydecaying-woodsaprophagewasp-mimicXylotiniforest-insectwood-boring-fly