Epicypta (unidentified), (unidentified Epicypta fungus gnats)
IDENTIFICATION UNCERTAIN


20 May 2004 at OSGR: SX76 in South Devon, England

Record SummaryPupal chambers on dead cut Apple log in wood pile
Found asLarva
Date20 May 2004
Associated organismMalus
OS grid refOSGR: SX76
Lat/Lon50° 30’ N, 3° 50’ W
Vice CountySouth Devon, VC no: 3
CountryEngland
Voucher20 May 2004[Q]
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Notes:

3 mouse-dropping sized pupal chambers.

The chambers are made of earth or fine frass, cemented together and with a silken door. The substrate forms the base of the chamber and these were damaged while attempting to remove them from the hard wood.

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