Drain Fly Larva

Moist areas such as drains, sewers, septic tanks, and damp soil rich in organic matter

Decaying organic matter, biofilm, algae, and microscopic organisms

They live in the gelatinous film that forms inside drains and feed on the accumulation of organic debris; they eventually pupate and emerge as small, fuzzy flies

Broadly harmless to humans but can be a nuisance in homes; they benefit ecosystems by breaking down organic waste in drainage systems