Shore fly
January 1, 1970
Life cycle and appearance of the Shore fly Adult Scatella shore flies are 4–5mm long with large eyes, thick bodies and short antennae, and their wings can [...] plant growing medium. Short, leathery, translucent-white larvae, around 0.5 mm long and with prominent rear breathing tubes, emerge from the eggs 2–3 days [...] be found on or just below the soil surface, and new adults emerge after 4–5 days. Adult shore flies typically live between 2–3 weeks after eclosion.