Xylomyidae

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Xylomyidae is a family of flies known commonly as the wood soldier flies. They are xylophagous and are associated with dead or dying wood.[1]

Description

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Wing venation of Xylomya maculata

For terms see Morphology of Diptera.

These flies are 4 to 14 millimeters long. Their coloration is variable. They have spurs on the mid and hind tibiae. The antennae are conical.[2][3]

Genera

As of 2011 there were 138 described species in four genera.[4][2] These include:

Extinct genera

Species lists

Phylogeny

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References

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External links

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