psychodidae

• Familia de moscas muy pequeñas de alas peludas, cuyas larvas se desarrollan en musgo y restos vegetales húmedos; se conocen comúnmente como mosquitos o polillas de las alcantarillas, e incluyen tanto especies no picadoras como algunas que se alimentan de sangre.

A family of very small two-winged flies with hairy wings that develop in moss and damp vegetable matter, commonly known as sand flies.

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1. A family of small fliesC2formalscientific

   A family of very small two-winged flies with hairy wings that develop in moss and damp vegetable matter; commonly known as sand flies or moth flies.

   Familia Psychodidae

   • The Psychodidae family includes species that can transmit diseases.
   • These tiny flies, known as Psychodidae, are often found near drains.
   • Researchers study Psychodidae to understand their role in ecosystems.