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Fungus Gnat Larvae

Family Mycetophilidae

Description:

There were several of these larvae feasting on fungi growing on a rotting log

Habitat:

Habitat: Feasting on fungi in a rural backyard

Notes:

Terrestrial larvae usually feed on fungi, especially fruiting bodies. However, the larvae of some species, while still being associated with fungi, are also partly predatory.

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1 Comment

Roy Arun
Roy Arun 5 years ago

Wonderful....👍

Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

Spotted on Dec 29, 2018
Submitted on Apr 4, 2019

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