Drain Fly Larva

Found in standing water and organic sludge in drains, sinks, toilets, and septic tanks.

Organic slime, algae, fungi, and decaying matter found inside plumbing and drains.

The larvae live in the gelatinous film that builds up on drain walls. They are nocturnal and stay submerged in the sludge to feed before pupating into adult flies.

They do not bite or sting and are not known to transmit diseases, but their presence indicates a buildup of organic material needing cleaning. They are considered a nuisance pest.