Mycomya

Rondani, 1856

fungus gnats

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Mycomya is a large of fungus gnats ( Mycetophilidae) containing at least 400 described . Members are small flies associated with fungal . The genus has a distribution with records from multiple continents including South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Some species show cold and winter activity patterns.

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How to pronounce Mycomya: /maɪˈkoʊˌmaɪə/

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Habitat

Nothofagus forest (documented for M. chilensis); specific associations for most are poorly documented. stages have been reared from material associated with wood-growing fungi.

Distribution

Widely distributed across multiple continents. Documented from: Argentinean Patagonia (Chubut Province), Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku), southeast Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and northeastern North America (Vermont, USA). Some appear to be recent introductions to New Zealand.

Seasonality

At least one (M. supernivea) is cold-adapted and winter-active; broader seasonal patterns for the are not well documented.

Diet

Fungivore; larvae associated with wood-growing fungi (documented for M. chilensis reared from Trametes versicolor).

Host Associations

  • Trametes versicolor - larval Documented for M. chilensis; first such association recorded in South America

Life Cycle

Complete with , larva, pupa, and stages. Larva and pupa of M. chilensis have been described from laboratory rearing; stages remain undescribed for most .

Ecological Role

Larvae develop in association with wood-decaying fungi; may contribute to fungal spore .

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