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Fungus Gnat

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Field Notes

Description:

This poor fly had a broken wing. It has a pronounced and pear colored thorax with black on the top. Its abdomen mimics a bee. The wings are smoky colored.

Habitat:

Kitchen counter

Notes:

Subfamily Leiinae

Reference Links:

Subfamily Leiinae - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
BugEric
Fungus gnat most likely, Mycetophilidae for family. Note long tibial spurs.

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PublishedApril 26, 2013

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