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are Sciaridae day- or nightactive?
Tina
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Posted on 27-10-2009 00:48
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 Does anybody know, whether Sciaridae (in particular Sciara species) are diurnal, nocturnal or crepuscular?
 
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 Hi Tina,

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

Stephen.
 
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 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
 
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 Here are some being active at 3.30 this afternoon Grin
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