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Fungus Gnat - Docosia sp. I collected a couple specimens of this fly as they are really hard to ID. This photo was taken under a microscope. The background is just foam board. I like to use it under the scope when looking at tiny insects because the texture of the foam makes it easier to manipulate the insects.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134438/fungus_gnat_-_docosia_sp.html" title="Fungus Gnat - Docosia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134438_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=JLRhtvS6sYwacnEUJOudPm2b%2F%2BA%3D" width="122" height="152" alt="Fungus Gnat - Docosia sp. Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134569/fungus_gnat_-_docosia_sp.html Docosia,Geotagged,Mycetophilidae,Spring,United States,diptera,fly,fungus gnat,gnat" /></a></figure> Docosia,Geotagged,United States,fungus gnat,gnat Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fungus Gnat - Docosia sp.

I collected a couple specimens of this fly as they are really hard to ID. This photo was taken under a microscope. The background is just foam board. I like to use it under the scope when looking at tiny insects because the texture of the foam makes it easier to manipulate the insects.

Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area

Fungus Gnat - Docosia sp. Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134569/fungus_gnat_-_docosia_sp.html Docosia,Geotagged,Mycetophilidae,Spring,United States,diptera,fly,fungus gnat,gnat

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    This is awesome!

    How small are they? I'm impressed by the quality of the shot given it's from a microscope. Very nice.     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! This one is pretty big, ~4 mm. Most that I captured are half that size. One midge that I captured is only the size of a pinpoint. Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Wow, I imagine handling/positioning them is tricky! Posted 3 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Definitely tricky. I have not learned how to be gentle enough that they stay intact AND I see the features that I need for ID. Posted 3 years ago

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Uploaded May 7, 2022. Captured in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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