Docosia

Winnertz, 1863

fungus gnats

Species Guides

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Docosia is a of fungus gnats in the Mycetophilidae, established by Winnertz in 1863. The genus contains distributed across the Palaearctic region, with documented occurrences in Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), the Caucasus region (Georgia), and North Africa (Morocco). Species are associated with humid forest , including caves and riverine environments.

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How to pronounce Docosia: //doʊˈkoʊsiə//

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Habitat

Older, well-established forests and wooded with mature and decaying trees; humid forests; sheltered including caves and shady biotopes; near streams. Docosia gilvipes has been collected from caves (Gouffre Izora, Grotte Bouslama) and a forested valley (Vallée des oiseaux) in Morocco's Middle Atlas region. Docosia caucasica was collected from a small meadow surrounded by riverine trees and forest at 1370 m elevation in the Lesser Caucasus Mountains.

Distribution

Palaearctic region. Documented occurrences include: Denmark, Norway, Sweden (GBIF records); Georgia (Lesser Caucasus Mountains, Samtskhe-Javakheti region); Morocco (Middle Atlas region, including Tazekka National Park). The includes Mediterranean .

Behavior

of some have been observed to occur in large numbers. Greatest has been observed in cave .

Ecological Role

Plays important roles in forest environment .

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