Fungus gnats are small, dark, short-lived flies, of the families Sciaridae and Mycetophilidae (order Diptera), whose larvae feed on plant roots or fungi and aid in the decomposition of organic matter. True flies are Insects of the Order Diptera ( Greek: di = two and pteron = wing possessing a single pair of Sciaridae is a family of flies, commonly known as dark-winged fungus gnats. Mycetophilidae is a family of very small flies, forming the bulk of those species known as Fungus gnats There are approximately 3000 described species in 150 genera True flies are Insects of the Order Diptera ( Greek: di = two and pteron = wing possessing a single pair of A larva ( Latin; plural larvae) is a juvenile form of Animal with indirect development, undergoing Metamorphosis (for example A fungus (ˈfʌŋgəs is a eukaryotic Organism that is a member of the kingdom Fungi (ˈfʌndʒaɪ Decomposition (or spoilage) refers to the break down of tissue of a formerly living Organism into simpler forms of matter Organic matter (or organic material) is Matter that has come from a once-living Organism; is capable of The adults are 2-5 mm long, and are important pollinators, and can also help spread mushroom spores. A pollinator is the biotic agent ( vector) that moves Pollen from the male Anthers of a Flower to the female stigma of a flower to accomplish A mushroom is the fleshy Spore -bearing Fruiting body of a Fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source In Biology, a spore is a reproductive structure that is adapted for dispersal and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions
They can be controlled by Hypoaspis miles or biological larvicide that kills the gnats in their larval stage. Hypoaspis miles is a small (½ mm light brown mite that lives in the top ½ in layer of soil Detergents and the nicotine from tobacco brewed into a toxic tea are used by some people to control fungus gnats.
In houseplants the presence of fungus gnats may indicate overwatering. They may be feeding on roots that have sat in drain water too long and are rotting or may be attracted to fungus growing in saturated top soil. Typically draining the excess water from the plants drain pan and allowing the soil to dry will eliminate them. Fungus gnats are typically harmless to healthy plants, while their presence can be indicative of more serious problems.
External links
- Fungus gnats on CultureSheet. org
- Picture and prevention methods
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