Wood-soldier-flies
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Solva
wood soldier flies
Solva is a genus of soldier flies in the family Xylomyidae, commonly known as wood soldier flies. These Diptera are characterized by their association with decaying wood habitats. The genus is distributed across northern Europe and North America, with documented records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the northeastern United States including Vermont. Solva species are part of the understudied but ecologically significant group of xylophagous insects that contribute to wood decomposition processes.
Xylomya
wood soldier flies
Xylomya is a genus of soldier flies in the family Xylomyidae, commonly referred to as "wood soldier flies." The genus was established by Camillo Rondani in 1861. These flies are associated with forested environments and decaying wood habitats. Species in this genus are part of a small family of Diptera that is relatively poorly known compared to other soldier fly families.