Web-building-larvae
Guides
Sciophila
fungus gnat
Sciophila is a genus of fungus gnats in the family Mycetophilidae, established by Meigen in 1818. These small flies are characterized by their association with fungal habitats and shadowy environments. The genus includes both widespread Palaearctic species and Neotropical species that have been intercepted as glasshouse contaminants. Species such as Sciophila holopaineni from Finnish Lapland and S. fractinervis from the Neotropics demonstrate the genus's broad geographic range and ecological diversity.
Zelleria retiniella
Brindled zelleria
Zelleria retiniella is a species of moth in the family Yponomeutidae, commonly known as the Brindled zelleria. It was described by Forbes in 1923. The species is part of a genus whose larvae are frequently associated with coniferous hosts. Observations suggest it is active during warmer months in temperate regions.