Melanomyza femoralis

Melanomyza femoralis is a species of fly in the family Lauxaniidae, a group of small to medium-sized flies commonly known as lauxaniid flies. The species was described by Loew in 1861. Like other members of this family, it is likely associated with decaying vegetation and fungal substrates, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Melanomyza contains multiple species distributed across various regions, with adults typically found in wooded or brushy habitats.