Shore fly
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.