Ditomyiidae

Pronunciation
/di-toh-mee-ID-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ditomyiidae
Plural
Ditomyiidae

Definition

A family of fungus gnats under the superfamily Sciaroidea. They are not closely related to black soldier flies or biting gnats.

Etymology

From Greek 'dito' meaning 'two' and 'myia' meaning 'fly'.

Example

The Ditomyiidae are usually found in moist, wooded environments where decaying organic matter is present.

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