Darkwinged Fungus & Fungus Gnats

Nuisance pests in and around structures but a few species are agricultural pests.

  • Common Name: Darkwinged Fungus & Fungus Gnats
  • Scentific Name: various
  • Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Diptera/Sciaridae and Mycetophilidae
  • Metamorphosis: Complete
  • Size

    Size

    Adults about 1/32 to 7/16" long.

  • Color

    Color

    Usually black, brown or yellowish, sometimes brightly colored.

  • Biology

    Biology

    The larvae of some species are luminescent (glow).

  • Habit

    Habit

    larvae feed on fungi growing in the soil and moist decaying organic matter.

Need Help?

Request A Free Quote Today

Contact Us

262-527-2077

Need help? Give us a call!