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Flies & Mosquitoes

Only one pair of flying wings; the hind pair is reduced to tiny knobs. 8 flies & mosquitoes in our field guide.

House FlyMusca domestica6–7 mmNuisance Fruit FlyDrosophila melanogaster2–4 mmNuisance Drain FlyClogmia albipunctata2–5 mmNuisance Fungus GnatBradysia spp.2–4 mmNuisance Horse FlyTabanus spp.10–30 mmCan bite or sting Blow FlyLucilia sericata8–12 mmNuisance Crane FlyTipula spp.10–35 mmHarmless MosquitoCulicidae (e.g. Aedes albopictus)3–6 mmHealth risk

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