Undetermined; potentially a Drain Fly (Moth Fly) based on typical indoor domestic finds
Scientific Name: Psychodidae (family level identification)
Order & Family: Order: Diptera; Family: Psychodidae
Size: 2mm to 5mm (approximately 1/16 to 1/12 inch)
Natural Habitat
Found indoors in moist areas like kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, and sewers, or outdoors in shaded, damp areas rich in organic matter.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on the gelatinous film of bacteria and organic matter (biofilm) in drains. Adults typically feed on liquid carbohydrates like nectar or polluted water.
Behavior Patterns
Poor fliers; they often crawl on walls or hop rather than fly long distances. They are most active at night and are attracted to light.
Risks & Benefits
They do not bite or transmit diseases to humans. While they are considered a nuisance pest, their larvae are beneficial to the indoor ecosystem as they help break down the organic material and sludge that clogs drains.
Identified on: 4/15/2026