Orfeliini

Matile, 1990

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Orfeliini is a tribe of fungus gnats in the Keroplatinae, Keroplatidae. The tribe was established by Matile in 1990. Members are small, delicate flies associated with moist, forested . Larvae are generally predatory or fungivorous, though specific habits vary by .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orfeliini: /ɔrˈfe.liˌiː.niː/

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Habitat

Associated with moist, forested environments including decaying wood, leaf litter, and fungal substrates.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution with records from multiple continents; specific range boundaries not well documented.

Ecological Role

Larvae contribute to decomposition and nutrient cycling in forest ; some are predatory on other small .

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