Thread subject: Diptera.info :: are Sciaridae day- or nightactive?

Posted by Tina on 27-10-2009 01:48
#1

Does anybody know, whether Sciaridae (in particular Sciara species) are diurnal, nocturnal or crepuscular?

Posted by Stephen R on 27-10-2009 11:46
#2

Hi Tina,

I'm no expert, but I see plenty of active sciarids during the day. No idea what they do at night though ;).

Stephen.

Posted by Roger Thomason on 27-10-2009 16:57
#3

Hi Tina
I have seen them flying around potted plants at Scatsta Airport at night while I'm at work. That is in a lit building though, couldn't say about ones out in the wild.

Roger

Posted by Stephen R on 27-10-2009 20:18
#4

Here are some being active at 3.30 this afternoon :D