| Xylota atricoloris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Milesiini |
| Subtribe: | Xylotina |
| Genus: | Xylota |
| Species: | X. atricoloris |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylota atricoloris Mutin, 1987 [1] | |
Xylota atricoloris is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. [2]
Xylota segnis, The Brown-toed Forest Fly, is a common species of hoverfly.
Xylota is a Holarctic genus of hoverflies similar in structure to the related genera Chalcosyrphus and Brachypalpoides. As the larvae are saprophytic they're usually found in rotting wood. The adult flies are generally associated with woodland and woodland edges and can often be seen running over the upper sides of leaves. Unlike other syrphids the adults of many species rarely visit flowers preferring instead to gather pollen from leaf surfaces. There are over 100 described species of which 12 can be found in Europe. Seven species have been recorded in Britain. Identification of species has been difficult and identifiction by photographs is risky.
Xylota sylvarum is a common Palearctic species of hoverfly.
Chalcosyrphus is a genus of hoverflies in the subfamily Eristalinae. Many species exhibit some degree of mimicry of various sawflies and other hymenopterans and are often brightly coloured or metallic in hue. The adults are similar in structure and behavior to the related genus Xylota but differ in larval morphology. They can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and North America and seem to prefer damper, boggy habitats. The larvae are saproxylic feeders in rotten wood in these habitats.
Brachyopa is a Holarctic genus of hoverflies whose grey and brown colouration is unusual for this family and these flies can easily be overlooked amongst members of other fly families. The larvae can be found under the bark of dead branches and trees in decaying sap.
Xylota jakutorum is a Palearctic species of hoverfly.
Xylota abiens is a European species of hoverfly.
Xylota tarda is a Palearctic species of hoverfly.
Xylota florum is a Palearctic species of hoverfly.
Chalcosyrphus eugenei is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Spilomyia panfilovi is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota coquilletti is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota caeruleiventris is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota lapsa is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota lovetti is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota silvicola is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae distributed in Russia.
Xylota bicincta is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota danieli is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
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