Fungus gnat larvae live in damp, decaying organic material—they can commonly be found in outdoor mulch beds, compost piles, rotting logs and damp soil, as […]

Fungus gnats are small, dark colored, delicate looking flies that are associated with damp, decaying organic material.  They are commonly associated with damp areas outdoors, […]

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The common fruit flies are small brownish flies with red eyes.  The larvae are associated with a variety of decaying organic materials. Extension Bulletin   […]

These flies are typically some variation of black and gray and there are often stripes and a “checkerboard” pattern on the abdomen.

Phorid or “scuttle” flies are small flies with a humpbacked appearance. A key identifying feature is the unique wing venation. The larvae of these flies […]

These flies are often mistaken for moths due to their fuzzy appearance and shape of the wings.  They’re commonly known as “moth” or “drain” flies […]

Cluster flies resemble house flies, but have fine golden hairs on their thorax. These flies are parasites of earthworms, but happen to sneak indoors in […]

Our common blow flies resemble house flies, but are metallic green or blue color.  Blowflies are associated with dead animals—adult flies go carrion to lay […]