Lauxaniid Fly

Appearance

Poecilolycia vittata varies from brownish to grayish, but like all members of the genus it has a scutum that is decorated with four dark stripes.
Length 2.5–3.5 mm.

Distribution

Widespread, temperate areas of the world.

Habitat

The lauxaniid flies are almost omnipresent in woodland and mesic habitats.
Larvae develop in rotting leaves, especially maple leaves (Shewell, 1986).

Reproduction

The egg incubation period is 3-23 days, while larval development takes 10-44 days.