Drain-flies
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Clytocerus
Clytocerus is a genus of moth flies in the family Psychodidae, established by Eaton in 1904. The genus contains at least three described species: C. americanus, C. ocellaris, and C. tetracorniculatus. Records indicate presence in Europe and Southern Africa, with confirmed distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Platyplastinx
Platyplastinx is a genus of moth flies in the family Psychodidae, established by Enderlein in 1937. The genus is poorly documented in the scientific literature, with only 11 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members of this genus belong to the diverse group of Psychodidae, commonly known as drain flies or moth flies due to their hairy wings and bodies. Specific ecological and biological details for Platyplastinx remain largely unstudied.
Psychoda
moth fly, drain fly, filter fly
Psychoda is a large genus of moth flies (family Psychodidae) containing over 400 described species. These tiny, moth-like flies are characterized by their dense body hair, broad wings held roof-like over the body, and long antennae. They are commonly associated with moist, decaying organic matter and are frequently encountered in sewage systems, drains, and bathrooms where they can become nuisance pests. The genus has worldwide distribution with records from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
Psychodidae
Moth flies, Drain flies, Sink flies, Filter flies, Sewer gnats, Sand flies
Psychodidae is a large family of true flies comprising over 2,600 described species worldwide, with highest diversity in humid tropical regions. Members exhibit distinctive short, hairy bodies and wings that create a moth-like appearance. The family encompasses two ecologically divergent groups: non-biting moth flies that inhabit moist, decaying organic matter and plumbing systems, and blood-feeding sand flies (subfamily Phlebotominae) that serve as disease vectors.
Thornburghiella
Thornburghiella is a genus of moth flies in the family Psychodidae, established by Vaillant in 1982. It belongs to the tribe Pericomini and is characterized by specific morphological traits that distinguish it from related genera. The genus contains relatively few described species and is poorly represented in biological collections.