Periscelis occidentalis
Sturtevant, 1954
Periscelis occidentalis is a of fly in the Periscelididae, described by Sturtevant in 1954. The Periscelis comprises small flies associated with decaying organic matter. Very little published information exists regarding the specific , , or distribution of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Periscelis occidentalis: /ˌpɛɹɪˈskɛlɪs ˌɑksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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