What do gnats add to an ecosystem?

Gnats are flying arthropods, within the order Diptera and sub-order, Nematocera, (characterised by long, thin, multi segmented antenna). There are three main families that constitute gnats. Anisopodidae (wood gnats)-around 200 species across 24 genera discovered to date. read more

Gnats are in general small flies. Most of the flies fall under this name. They play an important role in the ecosystem by providing a taxation system. They control population of predators, and act as pollinators often by transferring biomass from one environment to another. read more

Bloodsucking insects, particularly mosquitoes and biting midges, play a really important role in most ecosystems by providing a kind of taxation service. They remove a lot of blood from animals, and transfer that blood into lower levels of the food chain. read more

Pollination is an ecosystem service that maintains wild plant and crop diversity, guarantees food safety and is a cornerstone of animal diversity. Flies and bees are the most important pollinator groups. read more