Tuesday, 17 May 2016

entomology - What's the name of this bug from Toronto, Canada?


Mystery bug


It's about 3 millimetres in length. Found on September 10, 2015.



Answer



It's a moth fly. They're cute fuzzy little things. Most people consider them pests.



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An annoying and troublesome pest that concerns numerous homeowners is the moth fly, also commonly known as the drain fly, filter fly, or sewage fly. Moth flies are frequently found indoors on windows, sinks and walls.



They're often found around sink drains because the eggs and larvae survive on the biofilm in your, well, drains.


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