Fungus Gnat - Mycetophilidae

Habitat: Found on vegetation growing next to a pond

comments (7)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What weird legs it has? Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Yes! Fungus gnats are known for their long coxae. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Here's a diagram in case you're thinking a coxa (plural coxae) is something it's not:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthropod_leg#/media/File:InsectLeg.svg Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Wow, that coxa is huge, surprised it can fly :) Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        With 6 extra long coxa, this gnat is a freak of nature. Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It does look exhausted. Posted 2 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        And in need of a nap. Posted 2 years ago

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