
Phorid Fly / Humpbacked / Scuttle Flies
Mainly nuisance pests but cases of larval infestation of wounds, intestines and eyes of humans.
- Common Name: Phorid/Humpbacked/Scuttle Flies
- Scentific Name: various
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Diptera/Phoridae
- Metamorphosis: Complete
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Size
Adults about 1/64 to 1/4" long.
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Color
Black, brown or yellowish.
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Biology
Eggs laid close to larval food.
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Habit
Often found on flowers or decaying organic matter.