Minettia lyraformis

Minettia lyraformis is a species of lauxaniid fly described by Shewell in 1938. It belongs to the genus Minettia, a diverse group of small to medium-sized flies within the family Lauxaniidae. The species epithet 'lyraformis' refers to a lyre-like shape, likely describing a feature of the male genitalia or wing pattern. Lauxaniidae are commonly known as lauxaniid flies and are primarily found in forested and shaded habitats where their larvae develop in decaying organic matter.