How to Identify Lauxaniidae
Lauxaniidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 29 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lauxaniidae Species
Sapromyza neozelandica Tonnoir & Malloch, 1926
Sapromyza neozelandica Tonnoir & Malloch, 1926
The brown striped litter fly Sapromyza neozelandica is a small red-eyed endemic …
Steganopsis melanogaster (Thomson, 1869)
Steganopsis melanogaster (Thomson, 1869)
Steganopsis melanogaster is a 3 mm lauxaniid fly that can be mistaken for a smal…
Minettia lupulina (Fabricius, 1787)
Minettia lupulina (Fabricius, 1787)
Minettia lupulina is a species of fly in the fly family Lauxaniidae.
Minettia longipennis (Fabricius, 1794)
Minettia longipennis (Fabricius, 1794)
Minettia longipennis is a 3-4.5 mm Palearctic lauxaniid fly that lives in hedger…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lauxaniidae?
Lauxaniidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 29 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lauxaniidae?
Lauxaniidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 29 accepted species worldwide.
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