Sturtevant-1923
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Periscelis wheeleri
Periscelis wheeleri is a species of fly in the family Periscelididae, originally described by Sturtevant in 1923 under the basionym Sphyroperiscelis wheeleri. The species belongs to a small family of acalyptrate flies whose biology remains poorly documented. Records indicate limited observational data, with 19 observations documented on iNaturalist. The family Periscelididae is characterized by distinctive wing venation and association with decaying organic matter in various habitats.