psychodidae

• Família de moscas muito pequenas, de asas peludas, conhecidas popularmente como moscas-dos-banheiros ou taturanas, que se desenvolvem em locais úmidos e ricos em matéria orgânica.

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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   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.

   Família de pequenas moscas

   • 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.