Common Awl-fly
Xylophagus ater
Adult common awl-flies inhabit woodland edges and clearings near decaying timber. They fly between vegetation and may visit flowers for nectar while searching for places to breed. The dark-bodied adults are quick fliers, but their larvae—not the adults—are the predatory stage.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Common Awl-fly