The number of Estonian black fungus gnats (Diptera, Sciaridae) doubled: the first records of 64 species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adult sciarid flies are small to medium-sized, delicate insects, typically black in colour and belonging to the superfamily Sciaroidea within the order Diptera. They exhibit a uniform appearance. Distinguishing them from other families of Sciaroidea is primarily achieved through their typical wing venation. Sciaridae are common in both natural and semi-natural ecosystems, where they play a significant role in decomposition during their larval stage. Prior to the current study, only one specific research project had been conducted on Sciaridae in Estonia. The number of sciarid species identified in Estonia was set at 67.

New information

This research, conducted in north-eastern Estonia during 2015 and 2016, presents a comprehensive overview of Sciaridae diversity,

SUBMITTER: Gorban I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11193048 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature