Suillia plumata
Loew, 1862
Suillia plumata is a North American of fly in the Heleomyzidae, described by Loew in 1862. The Suillia comprises small to medium-sized flies often associated with decaying organic matter. This species is part of a family that is taxonomically challenging, with many species requiring careful examination for identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Suillia plumata: /ˈsuː.i.li.ə pluˈmaː.ta/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
The Heleomyzidae has undergone significant taxonomic revision, and -level identification often requires examination of male genitalia. The specific epithet 'plumata' refers to (feather-like) structures, likely describing some aspect of the species' .