Mycetophilidae (family)

A fungus gnat at suppressed

Mycetophilidae (family) at suppressed - 23 May 2024
Mycetophilidae (family) at suppressed - 23 May 2024
Mycetophilidae (family) at suppressed - 23 May 2024
Mycetophilidae (family) at suppressed - 23 May 2024
Mycetophilidae (family) at suppressed - 23 May 2024
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Identification history

Mycetophilidae (family) 2 Jun 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Mycetophilidae (family) 2 Jun 2024 CathB

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This gnat crawled all over the unopened buds, but showed no interest in the open flower. It then flew off and landed nearby.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 May 2024 01:46 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acianthus collinus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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