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Flies to be found in and around Torphins Wood, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Tipulidae, crane fly, daddy long legs, leatherjacket.The larvae (leatherjackets) are found in the soil, rotting wood, bogs, other moist habitats, and some are aquatic. The adults are found in most habitats and are strongly attracted to light. |
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Culex pipens, common gnatLarvae are aquatic and found in even the smallest pond or bucket of water. Adults fly and are found in most habitats. |
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Chironomous sp.Larvae are found in mud and decaying vegetation in still waters. |
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Calliphora vomitoria, common bluebottleFound everywhere throughout the year. Adults 10 - 12 mm long |
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Musca domestica, common house flyLarvae found in manure or rotting refuse, adult found everywhere throughout the year. Fully grown larva 10 - 12 mm long, adult 3 - 12 mm long. |
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Mycetophilidae, fungus gnats, fungus midgesLarvae found in and on fungi and decaying vegetation, adults near fungi. |
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Cecidomyiidae, gall midgeLarvae found inside galls on vegetation especially leaves on trees, adults found nearby. Adults usually have a body length less than 5 mm. |
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Syrphidae, hover fliesAdults found on or near flowers in warmer months. Terrestrial larvae often found near aphids - their food, but there are also aquatic species. |
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