Scatopsciara
Edwards, 1927
Scatopsciara is a of fungus gnats in the Sciaridae, comprising 37 in the Nearctic region. The genus includes both Nearctic endemics and Holarctic species. Species identification relies on detailed morphological characters.
Pronunciation
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Identification
-level identification requires examination of genitalic structures and other fine morphological characters; a diagnostic key for Nearctic species is available. Six species were transferred to this from Corynoptera based on revised .
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Habitat
At least one , Scatopsciara cunicularius, has been documented in association with liverworts. associations for most species remain undocumented.
Distribution
Nearctic region (USA, Canada): 26 ; Holarctic: 11 species. Additional records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Diet
Scatopsciara cunicularius has been observed feeding on liverworts. Diet for remaining is unknown.
Host Associations
- liverworts - herbivoreDocumented for Scatopsciara cunicularius only
Ecological Role
Scatopsciara cunicularius functions as a liverwort herbivore. Ecological roles for other are uncharacterized.
Similar Taxa
- CorynopteraSix formerly placed in Corynoptera have been transferred to Scatopsciara based on revised morphological analysis
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Edwards in 1927. A 2016 revision added 19 new Nearctic , recorded five species new to North America, and transferred six species from Corynoptera.