Solva pallipes
This record describes Solva pallipes (species). Recorded family: Xylomyidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Abdomen dark with narrow yellow bands; legs pale except for dark spot at hind knee; thorax dark with lateral yellow stripe
Wikipedia reference for Solva pallipes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solva_pallipes.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Family
- Xylomyidae
- Genus
- Solva
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Larvae under bark of cottonwood, Carolina poplar, osage orange, red mulberry (Webb 1984)
Geographic Range
e. Canada to Mexico; transcontinental in the US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Solva pallipes (Loew 1863)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Solva pallipes. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Solva pallipes (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Vox Sciurorum
Frequently Asked Questions About Solva pallipes
What is Solva pallipes?
Solva pallipes is a species in the family Xylomyidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Solva pallipes?
Abdomen dark with narrow yellow bands; legs pale except for dark spot at hind knee; thorax dark with lateral yellow stripe
Where is Solva pallipes found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Larvae under bark of cottonwood, Carolina poplar, osage orange, red mulberry (Webb 1984) |
| Range | e. Canada to Mexico; transcontinental in the US |