Phorid Fly

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
  • Size

    Size

    Adults about 1/64 to 1/4" long.

  • Color

    Color

    Black, brown or yellowish.

  • Biology

    Biology

    Eggs laid close to larval food.

  • Habit

    Habit

    Often found on flowers or decaying organic matter.

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