Sylvicola alternatus
wood gnat
Sylvicola alternatus is a of wood gnat in the Anisopodidae. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, ranging from Wisconsin to Maine and from Texas to Georgia. The species is one of approximately 1,170 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of Anisopodidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with decaying wood and fungal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sylvicola alternatus: /sɪlˈvɪkələ æltərˈneɪtəs/
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Habitat
Has been observed in states spanning the eastern and central United States. As a wood gnat in the Anisopodidae, likely associated with wooded environments and decaying organic matter, though specific requirements for this are not documented.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America: recorded from Wisconsin to Maine in the northern range, and from Texas to Georgia in the southern range.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Rhyphus alternatus before being transferred to the Sylvicola.