探検昆虫

Mycetophila

Mycetophila

Mycetophila is a type of tiny fly that loves to hang out in damp places like forests and wetlands. They are often seen buzzing around mushrooms and decaying leaves, playing an important role in nature.

生息地: Forests, Wetlands

外見

The Mycetophila is a small, slender fly, typically brown, black, or yellowish. It has prominent antennae, often longer than its head, and clear, delicate wings. Its body is somewhat hunchbacked, distinguishing it from common fruit flies.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaDipteraMycetophilidaeMycetophila
Mycetophila
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Mycetophila

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Adult fungus gnats typically only live for about 5 to 10 days!

Some Mycetophila species have antennae longer than their whole body!

Their larvae are often hidden deep within the caps and stems of mushrooms!

These tiny flies can beat their delicate wings over 200 times every second!

特殊能力

能力

Fungus Feeder

Mycetophila larvae can digest tough fungal mycelia because of specialized mouthparts that help them break down fungi.

能力

Spore Spreader

Adult Mycetophila inadvertently carry fungal spores on their bodies that helps them disperse fungi to new locations.

能力

Moisture Mapper

Mycetophila adults have sensitive antennae that helps them detect damp, fungus-rich environments for laying eggs.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
4-10 mm
サイズ
2-5 mm
寿命
5-15 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Larvae mainly eat fungi, decomposing plants, and sometimes roots; adults may feed on liquids.

年齢による違い: Larvae consume solid fungi and decaying matter; adults primarily drink nectar or water, with some not feeding at all.

主な食物

  • fungal mycelia
  • fungal spores
  • decaying plant matter
  • plant roots
  • algae

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eats

Sulphur Tuft

Hypholoma fasciculare

Mycetophila larvae consume the mycelia of various common woodland fungi.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Adult and larval Mycetophila are a common food source for insectivorous birds.

eaten by

European Garden Spider

Araneus diadematus

Flying Mycetophila can get trapped in the webs of various predatory spiders.

depends on

English Oak

Quercus robur

They depend on decaying wood and leaf litter from trees for fungal growth.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

These flies are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

よくある質問

Mycetophilaの翼開長は何ですか?

4-10 mm

Mycetophilaのサイズは何ですか?

2-5 mm

Mycetophilaの寿命は何ですか?

5-15 日

Mycetophilaは何を食べますか?

Larvae mainly eat fungi, decomposing plants, and sometimes roots; adults may feed on liquids.

Mycetophilaは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests, Wetlands

Mycetophilaはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Mycetophilaの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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