Lesser Corpse Flies - Family Sphaeroceridae

There were hundreds of these flies at my light on this night. Unfortunately, I doubt I can get them identified to species. They didn't stay still and I didn't get any good, diagnostic shots that I know of.

These flies are associated with rotting corpses, feces, and rotting plants. They are important in decomposer communities such as compost and manure...I live across from a farm, so I assume that's where they came from.

Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area

comments (2)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Glad you posted this, I sometimes get them too, but didn't know what they were. Probably from my neighbor, he has a large garden with a compost area. Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Oh, neat! If they come to my light again, I'll capture one and take some pictures under the scope. Posted 4 years ago

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