Moth Flies

Psychodinae

Moth flies are tiny insects that look like little moths with fuzzy wings. They love to fly around in the dark and are often found near water. They are harmless and enjoy damp places.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Moth Flies have tiny, fuzzy bodies and distinctly heart-shaped wings covered in scales, giving them a moth-like appearance. They are typically dark grey or brown, often found near moisture, and move with a characteristic jerky flight.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloArthropodaClaseInsectaOrdenDipteraFamiliaPsychodidae

Moth Flies

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Despite their name and fuzzy look, they are true flies, not moths!

Moth flies can breed in even tiny puddles, needing very little water!

Some species of moth flies can spread bacteria if they land on food!

Their larvae are sometimes called "drain worms" because of where they live!

Habilidades especiales

Moth Flies can survive damp environments because of special water-repellent hairs that cover their bodies.

Moth Flies' larvae can break down decaying organic matter, helping to clean up the environment's waste.

Moth Flies' larvae can survive in very low-oxygen water, helping them thrive in drains and sewers.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 4-10 mm
Tamaño: 2-5 mm
Esperanza de vida: 7-14 días
Velocidad de vuelo: 1 km/h
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Adults feed on sugary liquids, while larvae eat decaying organic matter found in damp places.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat decaying organic matter; adults sip sugary liquids like nectar or sap.

Alimentos principales

Decaying plants
Algae
Fungi
Bacteria
Sludge

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Bacillus subtilis

larvae consume bacteria in biofilm for food.

eaten by

Bullfrog

Rana catesbeiana

adult flies are a food source for various amphibians.

shelters

Humans

Homo sapiens

often find homes in our plumbing systems and damp areas.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Descomponedor

Describe a los organismos que descomponen la materia orgánica muerta, reciclando los nutrientes de vuelta al ecosistema.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.