Further interceptions of the Neotropical fungus gnat Sciophilafractinervis Edwards, 1940 (Diptera, Mycetophilidae) in Britain with comments and observations on its biology and spread.

ABSTRACT: From 2020 onwards, several specimens of the Neotropical fungus gnat Sciophilafractinervis (Edwards, 1940) have been intercepted by Fera Science Ltd. on or near plant material in the United Kingdom originating from nurseries and glasshouses at four separate locations: Preston, Lancashire; Chichester, West Sussex; East Riding of Yorkshire; and Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, as well as a single interception from the Netherlands. Gnat interceptions were associated with a wide range of plant species: Ficusbenjamina, Ficuselastica, Dracaenareflexavar.angustifolia, Origanumvulgare, Rosmarinusofficinalis, Thymusvulgaris, Impatienshawkeri (Impatiens New Guinea hybrids), Chrysanthemum, as well as Fragariavesca (var. Lusa).

SUBMITTER: Deady RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836520 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature