Drain Fly Larvae

Found in moist areas rich in organic matter, such as drains, sewage pipes, septic tanks, and wet soil.

Larvae feed on the gelatinous film of organic debris, bacteria, fungi, and algae that builds up in plumbing.

The larvae live within the sludge of drains and can survive high temperatures and low oxygen. They eventually pupate and emerge as small, fuzzy, moth-like adult flies.

They do not bite or transmit diseases through stings, but they can be a nuisance and may potentially transport surface bacteria. They benefit the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter in sewage.