Psychodidae - Wikipedia
Psychodidae, also called drain flies, sink flies, filter flies, [2] sewer flies, or sewer gnats, is a family of true flies. Some genera have short, hairy bodies and wings, giving them a "furry" moth-like appearance, hence one of their common names, moth flies. [2]
Moth flies or Drain flies - Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Moth flies or Drain flies (Psychoda sp.) In nature, moth fly larvae normally occur in aquatic habitats that experience intermittent submersion. They reproduce in polluted, shallow water or highly moist organic solids where they feed on decaying organic material in mud, moss or water.
How to Identify and Get Rid of Drain Flies - The Spruce
2024年6月9日 · One of the most common drain fly species is Clogmia albipunctata, often called the common drain fly or the moth fly (due to its fuzzy, mothlike appearance). It's about 1/8-inch long. Drain flies do not cause damage but are a nuisance in large numbers. They gravitate toward rotting, decaying organic material and standing water to lay their eggs.
Drain Flies: What They Are and How to Identify Them - WebMD
Drain fly larvae feed on decaying organic matter, like algae, bacteria, and fungi. They get their food from the film or slime that builds up in drains, pipes, or traps.
Family Psychodidae - Moth Flies and Sand Flies - BugGuide.Net
2024年1月21日 · Larva: eyeless and legless; head darker and narrower than body; each segment with one or more dark rectangular bands dorsally; terminal segment narrows, forming dark breathing tube
Drain Flies or Moth Flies | Entomology - University of Kentucky
Drain flies, or moth flies, are small, darkwinged, non-biting gnats. Their wings are covered with scales so they disappear in a cloud of fine dust when swatted or mashed. These nuisance gnats can be found resting on walls or ceilings, and make short hopping flights if disturbed.
Moth Fly - Yard and Garden
In homes, moth flies usually originate in sink, bathtub, shower, or floor drains, especially drains that are seldom-used or slow-running. The small fly larvae develop in and feed on the gelatinous film (slime) that can build up inside drains.
Moth and Drain Fly Identification, Habit & Behavior - Batzner
Drain flies breed and lay 30 to 100 eggs in decaying organic material, which after hatching, the larvae rely on for a food source. The drain/moth flies spend about two weeks as larvae before pupating.
Subfamily Psychodinae - Moth Flies - BugGuide.Net
2024年1月20日 · Larvae play an important role in purifying sewage in industrial sewage treatment plants. Adults are weak fliers, covering only a few feet at a time in short erratic flights; can be blown considerable distances by wind.
Larvae feed on algae, bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, and the surrounding decaying organic media they are in. After 9 to 15 days, the larvae pupate. Sewerage plants consider the larvae important organisms along with the "organic film" for the purification of sewage water. Pupation lasts, 20 to 40 hours.
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