Suillia longipennis
(Loew, 1862)
Suillia longipennis is a of fly in the Heleomyzidae, originally described by Loew in 1862 as Helomyza longipennis. It is recorded from North America, with distribution records from the United States including Vermont. The Suillia comprises small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Suillia longipennis: /ˈsuː.i.li.ə ˌlɒn.dʒɪˈpɛn.nɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, with specific distribution records from Vermont, United States. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Helomyza longipennis by Loew in 1862, later transferred to the Suillia. The basionym Helomyza longipennis reflects the historical classification within the broader Helomyzidae sensu lato group.
Observation Data
As of available records, there are 81 observations documented on iNaturalist, suggesting it is a documented but not frequently encountered .