Fungus Gnat Rove Beetle

cf. Dalotia coriaria



Starter culture with enclosure (~100 mixed): $20


Detailed Species Stats -Click-

  • Adult Size: 4 mm.
  • Care Level: Easy.
  • Temperature Requirements: 60-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Air Humidity: Not picky.
  • Substrate Humidity: Not picky.
  • Favorite Foods: Fungus gnats.
  • Locality: Dearborn, Michigan.

Plagued by fungus gnats? Can’t use pesticides due to your gigantic insect collection, moral quandaries, or other eclectic reasons? Look no further! These tiny rove beetles will do all the dirty work for you! Once established in an area they will work around the clock to control your fungus gnats. These rove beetles target all members of the Sciaridae and will not harm other invertebrates like springtails or isopods. This stock is being examined by a rove beetle specialist for an exact ID, but preliminary species determination has been made. These rove beetles do not attack fruit or phorid flies!

**Please allow one to two months of preparation time as new colonies are created on an as-needed basis.**