Mycomya obliqua
(Say, 1824)
Mycomya obliqua is a of fungus gnat in the Mycetophilidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. As a member of the Mycomyinae, it belongs to a diverse group of small flies whose larvae typically develop in decaying organic matter, particularly fungi. The species epithet "obliqua" refers to an oblique or slanted feature of its , though the specific trait referenced is not detailed in available sources. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only three documented occurrences in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mycomya obliqua: //maɪˈkoʊ.mi.ə əˈblɪ.kwə//
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Distribution
North America (based on Say's description and the ' presence in North American collections).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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