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Moth Fly

Psychodidae sp

Description:

Not a true moth but actually a type of fly. Very tiny about quarter of an inch. In the habitat I found this they breed in mossy areas. Also known as a household pest called the drain fly. In homes they breed in drains,One of these tiny little flies can lay 200 eggs every 2 days.

Habitat:

This one was found on a leaf in a forest by a creek

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Jellis
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Jellis

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on May 30, 2014
Submitted on May 31, 2014

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