Minettia caesia
(Coquillett, 1904)
Minettia caesia is a of true fly in the Lauxaniidae, a group commonly known as lauxaniid flies or fruit flies. The species was described by Coquillett in 1904. Lauxaniidae is a moderately large family of small to medium-sized flies, with most species exhibiting dull coloration in shades of brown, gray, or yellow. Members of the Minettia are found in various across North America and other regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Minettia caesia: /mɪˈnɛtiə ˈsiːsiə/
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Taxonomic Note
The Lauxaniidae was formerly treated as a of Helomyzidae, but is now recognized as a distinct family within the superfamily Lauxanioidea. The Minettia contains numerous distributed primarily in the Holarctic region.