The Phoridae are a family of small, hump-backed flies resembling fruit flies. Phorid flies can often be identified by their escape habit of running rapidly across a surface rather than taking flight.

Adult phorid flies have an arched thorax that gives them a humpbacked appearance. This feature earned phorid flies the nickname "humpbacked flies." They’re also known by other nicknames …

3 days ago · Flies in the family Phoridae range in size and appearance depending on the species in question. Questions on species identification can be directed to our Plant and Disease …

Jun 19, 2023 · Phorid flies, family Phoridae Megaselia scalaris, the scuttle fly The phorids are a large family of small flies (0.4 - 6 mm) with more than 3500 species worldwide. Other common …

Aug 13, 2024 · flies with a humped back, a low small head, and dark eyes; costa extends only about halfway along wing margin; two strong longitudinal veins in costal area, and 4‒5 weak …

Introduction Phorid flies (Diptera: Phoridae) have several common names, including scuttle flies, sewer flies, and humpback flies.

Common Name: Scuttle Flies; Coffin Flies Description: Phorids are small (6 mm or less) with a hump-backed profile and a small head. They are usually black, brown or yellowish in color. …

The Phoridae are a family of small, hump-backed flies resembling fruit flies. Phorid flies can often be identified by their escape habit of running rapidly across a surface rather than taking to the …

Among the Brachycera associated with social insects, the most diverse are the Phoridae. These small flies are commonly found in association with ants, especially army ants (both New World …

The “mushroom phorid,” Megaselia halterata, belongs to the Phoridae, a very large family (group) of flies compris-ing more than 3,500 species. The species in the Phoridae have highly diverse …