Dark-Winged Fungus Gnats

These dark-winged fungus gnats were collected by Ryles Richards, 10 November 2016, in Coulterville.

They are small, about 2 millimeters long.

The wing venation shows a shifting, down and back, compared to the typical wing venation shown for Sciara sp.

Dark-winged fungus gnat infestations in homes are likely coming from house plants.

 

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Male dark-winged fungus gns
These dark-winged fungus gnats are about 2 millimeters long.
These dark-winged fungus gnats are about 2 millimeters long.
Dark-winged fungus gnats.
Dark-winged fungus gnats.
Dark-winged fungus gnats.
Dark-winged fungus gnats.
Dark-winged fungus gnat.
Dark-winged fungus gnat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wing of the dark-winged fungus gnat.
Wing of the dark-winged fungus gnat.
wing of the dark-winged fungus gnat.
wing of the dark-winged fungus gnat.