A Y-shaped wing vein distinguishes common fungus gnats

A Y-shaped wing vein distinguishes common fungus gnats (Family Sciaridae) from most other small flies in the home and greenhouse.

Line drawing by C. Feller from Gorham, J.R. ed. 1991. Insect and Mite Pests in Food: An Illustrated Key. Washington D.C.; U.S. Dept. Agric. Handbook. 655

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