Bug FAQWinter Gnat
Trichocera annulata · Order: Diptera · Family: Trichoceridae
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The winter gnat occurs in Europe and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It has been introduced to New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range includes Europe and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 24 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Oregon, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichocera_annulata
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