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Flying black bug with orange stripes8/13/2023 ![]() ![]() The presence of this fly is always an indicator of a proofing defect and possibly a hygiene problem. The fly lives for 25-52 days and is found from April to November normally. The adult fly hatches three to four weeks later. The larval skin is cast turning into a puparium, this is 5mm-6mm long. It prefers to pupate in the soil and buries itself 7cm-60cm depending on the medium. The larva then travels some distance to pupate and will crawl up smooth surfaces if moist. The larvae have three moults and reach 12mm in length. Up to five batches are laid in their lifetime, larvae (maggots) hatch in eight to 48 hours and are 1mm long depending on temperature. Up to 150 eggs, each 1mm long, laid in batches at a time in the selected foodstuffs and larvae starts putrefaction that is spread by the adults with bacteria on their bodies. ![]() This fly is found around dustbins, compactors and where there are poor hygiene practices. © All images copyright of Peter Meaney, Harvard Pest ConsultancyĦmm long, wingspan of 10mm, grey/black chequered abdomen which is slightly hairy, blackish stripes on thorax, distance between eyes wide in female and narrow in male, vein bends sharply before reaching edge of wing. Need assistance with fly identification? Our technical team are on hand to offer a full insect identification service. Use our handy guide to help you identify your customers' flying insect problems, select appropriate products and service solutions, and analyse your fly catch. ![]()
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