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\"Photo<\/a>\"a<\/a>Drain flies<\/strong>, also called Moth flies<\/strong>, are small flies with short, hairy bodies and hairy wings that result in a ‘furry’ or moth-like appearance. They have leaf-shaped wings, with very rudimentary wing venation (the simplest of any known fly). They are typically nocturnal, and require a damp habitat to live in. The larvae are aquatic to semi-terrestrial, and so can become a major nuisance in bathrooms and basements, outdoors around sewage areas, or just anywhere where water and drains go hand-in-hand together.<\/p>\n

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Additional Information (<\/strong>with management recommendations): Drain Flies<\/b><\/a><\/strong> (Ohio State University)<\/p>\n

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