Fungus Gnat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Minute blackish gregarious flies destructive to mushrooms and seedlings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Mosquito-like insect whose larvae feed on fungi or decaying vegetation.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fungus gnats are notorious for their ability to infest indoor plants, where their larvae thrive in moist environments.
- A fungus gnat infestation can be devastating for gardens, as these insects lay hundreds of eggs at a time near the soil surface.
- Without proper prevention, fungus gnats can spread disease and encourage root rot in affected plants.
- Adult fungus gnats resemble tiny mosquitoes, with a characteristic dark gray or black body and large, distinctive wings.
- In their larval stage, fungus gnats feed on fungi, algae, and plant roots, often going unnoticed until their population reaches catastrophic levels.