Window Flies
- Pronunciation
- /WIN-doh fly/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Window Fly
- Plural
- Window Flies
Definition
Members of the family Scenopinidae (order Diptera), commonly known as window flies, are small to medium-sized flies often found near windows indoors, attracted to light.
Etymology
Likely named for their tendency to be found near windows.
Example
Window flies are often attracted to light and can be seen flying around windows.