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Moth Fly (Drain Fly)

Psychodidae sp.

Description:

small flying insect that is brownish in color. are seen stationary and inactive on walls mostly during the day and then all of a sudden become hyperactive at night flying haphazardly!!

Habitat:

As much i have observed they are mostly seen on walls, window nets in toilets.

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Moth Fly (Drain Fly)
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5 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

We get something similar in out bathroom here in Tennessee!
Welcome to Project Noah Victor!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

No problem! The common and scientific names can be found above, in the species suggestions. I have put them in for you this time! I look forward to more spottings from you!

what are their common and scientific names?

ok,thanks sir!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

These guys used to be only found in the tropics, but have now found to eat along drainage pipes, and it makes sense where you have found them.

Nigeria

Spotted on Jul 4, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012

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