Eudicrana obumbrata
Loew, 1870
Eudicrana obumbrata is a of fungus gnat in the Mycetophilidae, first described by Loew in 1870. It belongs to the Sciophilinae, a group characterized by larvae that develop in fungal substrates. The species is part of a distributed across the Holarctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eudicrana obumbrata: /juːdɪˈkrænə oʊbʌmˈbreɪtə/
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Distribution
Holarctic distribution; specific records include regions covered by the Eudicrana, which spans North America and Eurasia.
Life Cycle
Larval development occurs in fungal substrates, consistent with the of Mycetophilidae.
Ecological Role
Larvae contribute to decomposition of fungal fruiting bodies and facilitate nutrient cycling in forest .