Psychodidae
Owl-midges, Moth Flies & Drain Flies
Cheshire, England - June 2009
Psychodidae are almost always found in damp habitats, including the drains of bathroom sinks.
Cheshire, England - August 2009
Their aquatic/semi-aquatic larvae feed on algae, fungi and bacteria and can play an important role in the purification of sewage in some areas of the world.
About 70 species of these small flies are found in the British Isle.
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