Mycetophilidae

Pronunciation:  [My·seat·oh·FILL·i⋅dae]

Common Name:   Fungus Gnats

Description:  Mycetophilids are small, delicate flies with long legs and long, multi-segmented antennae.  They have dull yellow or dark colored bodies and an extremely hump-backed thorax.   Fungus gnats are typically found in moist environments where their larvae feed on fungi and decaying organic material.

Spot ID Key Characters:

1. Long, multi-segmented antennae
2. Hump-backed thorax
3. Long legs with long coxae
4. Large bristles and apical spurs on the tibiae
5. Body color is dull yellow or dark gray

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Order:  Diptera