Investigation of Adult Fungus Gnat

The following micrographs record the dissection of an adult fungus gnat (species not yet established).

The sample was captured flying away from a sufferer with Morgellons Disease, who reports observing fungus gnats often, in multiple locations, not just in the home environment.

Antennae are segmented (approx 14). Thorax has a dark green hue in bright sun light. Note leg spur (above).

The wings of a fungus gnat fold over it's back when not in flight. The wings have a distinctive 'V' at the edge.

The following micrographs (above & below) are the contents of the fungus gnat (including black filament bundle, blue, red and transparent).

The micrograph on the right (above) shows two very fine filaments shooting off camera (right). These could be leg nerves. More investigation is required to understand which elements are anatomy and which, if any, are introduced.