Phorid Fly Larva

Natural Habitat

Decaying organic matter, moist environments, and various indoor surfaces like kitchen waste or drains.

Diet & Feeding

Necrophagous or saprophagous, feeding on decaying plant or animal matter, fungi, and occasionally organic buildup in plumbing.

Behavior Patterns

Found in large numbers near food sources; they move in a jerky, crawling fashion and pupate in dry areas near their larval food source.

Risks & Benefits

Can cause myiasis in humans/animals if accidentally ingested or via open wounds; acts as an ecosystem decomposer but is considered a significant indoor pest.

Identified on: 6/23/2026