Appearance:

Drain flies in Sydney are about 2mm long with a light gray or tan body and lighter-colored wings. The body and the wings are covered with long hairs, giving the fly a fuzzy appearance. When Drain flies are at rest, the wings are folded over the body in a characteristic roof-like manner.

Habit:

When Drain flies found there way In homes, adults are mainly found in the bathroom, kitchen or basement walls were there is moisture to help with there reproduction. Drain flies are more active at night, drain flies do not bite but are annoying when there is a lot of them in the same area.

Diet:

Drain flies are known to feed on Organic matter and sewage.

Reproduction:

The drain flies eggs are laid in irregular masses almost anywhere decomposing organic materials are found. Under favorable conditions, the flies can go through one generation in as little as one week. Two to three weeks is more typical.

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