Mycetophila sigmoides
Loew, 1870
fungus gnat
Mycetophila sigmoides is a of fungus gnat in the Mycetophilidae, described by Loew in 1870. The species is recorded from Scandinavia, with confirmed occurrences in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Like other members of its , it is associated with fungal . The specific epithet 'sigmoides' refers to a sigmoid (S-shaped) characteristic, likely of a morphological feature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mycetophila sigmoides: //ˌmaɪsɪˈtɒfɪlə sɪɡˈmɔɪdiːz//
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on GBIF distribution data. No additional geographic records are confirmed.
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Taxonomic authority
The was described by Hermann Loew in 1870. NCBI lists the authority as 'Loew, 1869', which may reflect a different interpretation of publication date or an error in the database.
Observation records
iNaturalist reports 11 observations of this , suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.