Paraclius pumilio
Loew, 1872
Paraclius pumilio is a of long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae) described by Loew in 1872. It belongs to the Paraclius, a group of predatory flies within the Dolichopodinae. The species has been documented through limited iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is either rare, under-recorded, or restricted in range. As with other dolichopodids, it likely occupies moist near water or vegetation.
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How to pronounce Paraclius pumilio: //pəˈrækliəs pjuːˈmɪlioʊ//
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'pumilio' (Latin for 'dwarf') suggests this may be notably small relative to , though comparative size data have not been located.
Data availability
As of the available sources, iNaturalist records only 10 observations for this , indicating substantial gaps in publicly accessible occurrence data. This limited documentation contrasts with the citizen science potential discussed in unrelated research on species occurrence mapping.