Sciophilinae

fungus gnats

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Acnemia
Leptomorphus
Monoclona(fungus gnats)
Sciophila(fungus gnat)

Sciophilinae is a of fungus gnats within the Mycetophilidae, comprising at least 40 and 340 described . Members are found in humid environments, often associated with decaying wood and fungi. The subfamily has a global distribution with significant diversity in Neotropical, Nearctic, and Palearctic regions. Natural history information remains limited for most species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sciophilinae: //ˌsaɪ.oʊˈfɪlɪ.niː//

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Habitat

Humid environments, typically associated with decaying wood and fungi. Some inhabit high-elevation including paramos and high Andean forests at 1750–3660 m a.s.l.

Distribution

Global distribution including Neotropical region (Brazil, Colombia, Argentina), Nearctic region, Palearctic region (South Korea, China, Singapore), and Atlantic Forest biome.

Life Cycle

Complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. For at least one Neotropical (Monoclona carambeiensis), forms develop on decaying wood with lichens and fungi and have been successfully reared in laboratory conditions.