Homoneura
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Homoneura americana
American lauxaniid fly
Homoneura americana is a small fly in the family Lauxaniidae, originally described by Wiedemann in 1830 under the name Sapromyza americana. The species is known from at least one iNaturalist observation and is characterized by its small size and association with decaying organic matter. Members of the genus Homoneura are often attracted to fermenting fruits and other decomposing plant material.
Homoneura fuscibasis
Homoneura fuscibasis is a species of small fly in the family Lauxaniidae, first described by Malloch in 1920. The species name 'fuscibasis' refers to a dark or dusky base, likely describing a color pattern on the body or wings. Members of the genus Homoneura are often attracted to decaying organic matter, including fermenting fruits. One observation from Massachusetts in 2009 noted a pumpkin-orange individual visiting a jack-o'-lantern, suggesting this species may exhibit orange coloration.