Dark Winged Fungus Gnat

Identification in progress

High-altitude, humid Andean environments like Machu Picchu provide ideal microclimates for some specialized fungus gnat species to thrive among the ruins and local vegetation.

Recorded lineage

kingdomAnimaliaphylumArthropodaclassInsectaorderDipterafamilySciaridae

Observed

Apr 15, 2026

Location

Machu Picchu, Peru