👉 Moniliformidae are a family of insects in the order Diptera, comprising a group of approximately 54 genera and more than 2,800 described species. They are known for their unique and highly specialized body forms, including a single pair of eyes that is often larger than other eyes found in other insects. Moniliformidae also have a unique digestive system where the larval stage feeds on a specialized type of plant material, called mycelium, which
