Suillia laevis

Loew, 1862

Suillia laevis is a of fly in the Heleomyzidae, a family of small to medium-sized flies commonly known as heleomyzid flies or lesser dung flies. The species was described by Loew in 1862. Records indicate it occurs in the northeastern United States, including Vermont. As a member of Heleomyzidae, it likely shares the family's general of association with decaying organic matter, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Suillia laevis: //ˈswɪl.i.ə ˈlaɪ.vɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse.

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Taxonomic Status

GBIF lists Suillia laevis as a synonym of Allophyla laevis, while NCBI and iNaturalist maintain it under the Suillia. This indicates ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or disagreement between databases regarding generic placement.

Data Limitations

Very little -specific information is available for Suillia laevis. Most knowledge about the group comes from -level studies of Heleomyzidae, which are associated with decaying plant matter, fungi, and . Caution should be exercised in attributing such general traits to this specific species without direct observation.