Sciaridae sp. (family)

1 Black fungus gnat at Acton, ACT

Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 11:56 AM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 11:56 AM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 11:56 AM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 11:56 AM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 11:56 AM
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Identification history

Sciaridae sp. (family) 7 Oct 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Sciaridae sp. (family) 7 Oct 2022 TimL

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One of many fungus gnats seen sheltering from the rain on the lee side of trees. The final two images show the true orientation of the fungus gnat, facing up the tree. This gnat was missing part of a leg on its right side.

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