Minettia flaveola

(Coquillett, 1898)

A small fly in the Lauxaniidae, originally described as Sapromyza flaveola by Coquillett in 1898. This is one of several North American Minettia and is frequently observed, with over 950 iNaturalist records documenting its presence. The Minettia includes small to medium-sized flies often associated with decaying plant matter.

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How to pronounce Minettia flaveola: //mɪˈnɛ.ti.a ˌflæ.viˈoʊ.lə//

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Distribution

North America; specific range details not documented in available sources.

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