Erioptera dulcis

Osten Sacken, 1877

Erioptera dulcis is a small crane fly in the Limoniidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. The species is documented from the western United States, with records spanning from Washington to Wyoming and southward to California. As a member of the Erioptera, it belongs to a group of delicate, often diminutive crane flies. Specific ecological details remain limited due to sparse collection records and minimal focused study.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erioptera dulcis: /ˈɛr.iˈɒp.tə.rə ˈdʌl.sɪs/

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Distribution

Western United States: Washington, Wyoming, and California. Records indicate a Nearctic distribution restricted to this region.

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