Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: nectar and pollen feeding Immatures: saprophagous Size: 3 to 6 mm Flight : strong flier North American Species: 156	Diptera Lauxaniidae Lauxaniid flies Front Wings: membranous Hind Wings: reduced to halteres Mouthparts: sponging Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Lauxaniidae are small and robust flies that are usually yellow, brown, grey or black and sometimes a combination of these. The wings are often clouded or spotted.
	Comments: Adults are common in moist shady places and the larvae are found in decaying vegetation. Many species are associated with forests, where the larvae feed on decaying leaves.

	Species: Homoneura melanderi (Johnson) Common Name: Feeding Habits: The larvae feed on decaying leaves. Distribution: Widespread in Canada Comments: This species is associated with fallen leaves in deciduous forests.