Clusia lateralis

(Walker, 1849)

Clusia lateralis is a of fly in the Clusiidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1849. Members of this family are commonly known as dipteran flies or, in some contexts, as 'druid flies' due to their habit of perching on vegetation with wings held in a distinctive posture. The species is part of a of small to medium-sized flies that are often found in forested .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clusia lateralis: /ˈkluː.si.ə læˈtɛr.əl.ɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States, with distribution records in the US generally. The appears to have a North American distribution, though specific range details remain limited.

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