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19-AUG-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Mothfly (Psychodidae)

Reveler Conservation Area

A really poor photo of this tiny, tiny fly, which resembles a little moth. It was the only shot I got as when I tried to get closer it took off, not to be seen again. About these odd looking little flies, Bug Guide has this to say:"Larvae feed on algae, fungi and bacteria in sewage and organic sludge; adults feed in polluted water and on flower nectar" and "Larvae play an important role in purifying sewage in industrial sewage treatment plants. Adults are very weak fliers, covering only a few feet at a time in short erratic flights. Outside, they can be blown considerable distances by the wind."

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.6mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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