Wood-gnats
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Anisopodinae
Anisopodinae is a subfamily of wood gnats within the family Anisopodidae (Diptera). These small flies are characterized by their humpbacked thorax and distinctive wing venation with a reduced anal lobe. The subfamily includes the genus Anisopus, whose members are associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. Adults are frequently observed running on vegetation rather than flying.
Sylvicola
wood gnats, window gnats, window midges, window flies
Sylvicola is a genus of wood gnats in the family Anisopodidae containing over 80 described species. The genus is widely distributed across the western Palaearctic, with some species introduced to North America and oceanic islands. Adults are active year-round in temperate regions and are frequently observed indoors near windows, earning them the common name 'window gnats.' The most thoroughly documented species, S. cinctus, serves as a representative for understanding genus-level traits.