Sciarid flies
habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root, stem and leaf tissue. Later [...] routes for various pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move very little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered