Flying Insects

Cluster Fly 

Common, harmless, slow-moving, dark grey, 8–10 mm household pests (Pollenia rudis) that overwinter in window frames, attics, and wall voids, especially on sunny, south-facing sides of houses. Instead of breeding indoors, they come out of hibernation in late winter or early spring and show up in big clusters (or "clusters") close to windows. 

Bottle Fly 

Bottle flies, also known as blow flies, are large, metallic blue or green insects that are 8–14 mm long. They are frequently observed buzzing loudly near trash, excrement, and decomposing organic matter. They are frequent pests that disperse bacteria like E. Coli and Salmonella. 

House Fly 

(Musca domestica) is a common grayish pest that ranges in length from 4 to 7.5 mm and is known to spread over 100 pathogens, such as typhoid and cholera, by feeding on filth. Because of their spongy mouthparts, they must regurgitate solid food to make it liquid. They live for 15 to 30 days and do best in warm environments. 

Clothes Moth

Tiny, light-averse insects whose larvae feed on keratin, which is present in natural fibers like wool, silk, cashmere, and fur, destroying textiles. They cause damage in the form of tiny holes or grazing because they are weak flyers that prefer quiet, dark areas like closets or under furniture. 

Fruit Fly 

Tiny, 3–4 mm long insects with tan bodies and red or dark eyes that are frequently found in homes and are drawn to fermenting, rotting produce and sugary materials. They frequently enter homes through produce and reproduce quickly, laying up to 500 eggs on overripe fruit or in drains. 

White Fly 

Tiny, winged, sap-sucking insects (1-2 mm) that congregate on the undersides of plant leaves, feeding on nutrients and resulting in plant death, stunted growth, or yellowing. They are related to aphids and produce honeydew, a sticky material that frequently develops into black sooty mold. 

Phorid Fly

(Humpbacked or Scuttle flies) are small (3 mm), non-biting insects that breed in moist, unhygienic environments, sewage, and decomposing organic matter. They are distinguished by their arched thorax and quick running. These pests, which are frequently found near drains, trash, or unclean potted plants, have the ability to spread bacteria. 

Mosquito 

Tiny, globally dispersed flying insects that are recognized for their role as disease vectors and for the blood-feeding behavior of their females. In order to lay eggs that develop in still water, only female mosquitoes bite, using a specialized proboscis to consume blood for protein. They can spread diseases like West Nile, Zika, and malaria, are active from dusk to dawn, and are drawn to carbon dioxide. 

Yellow Jacket

Small (12–18 mm), black and yellow, gregarious wasps that are frequently mistaken for bees despite having a thin, defined waist and no hair. They can sting repeatedly and are well-known for being helpful pest predators as well as fierce protectors of their ground or structural nests. 

Wasp

Beneficial, winged insects that can be recognized by their thin "waist" and markings that are either yellow, black, white, or red. By consuming flies and caterpillars, they serve as vital predators that aid in the management of pest populations. In contrast to bees, wasps are less hairy, have the ability to sting repeatedly, and frequently form social colonies that can become hostile when threatened. 

Hornet 

Large, gregarious wasps of the genus Vespa are known to construct papery, raised nests in trees, attics, and sometimes underground. They can sting several times because they are fierce protectors of their colonies. Although they serve as helpful predators, allergic reactions may result from their venom. 

Carpenter Bee 

Solitary, wood-boring insects (genus Xylocopa) that make nesting galleries by drilling precisely round, 1/2-inch holes in wood without consuming it. They are essential, helpful pollinators that resemble bumblebees but have a shiny, black abdomen. They rarely sting, but over time, they can seriously harm structures. 

Indian Meal Moth

Common, damaging pests in the home pantry that contaminate dry goods like pet food, grains, flour, nuts, and chocolate. They are frequently introduced through contaminated food packaging and are distinguished by their 3/8 to 1/2-inch long, two-toned wings (pale gray and reddish-brown). While mature, dirty-white larvae crawl away to pupate in cracks, larvae cause damage by webbing in food. 

Moth/Drainage Fly

Tiny, fuzzy, moth-like insects (1.5–5 mm) that proliferate in the slimy, organic buildup (biofilm) found in sewers, drain pipes, and damp, decaying areas. Known as moth flies or sewer flies, they pose no threat to people but are a sign of poor hygiene. They can cause asthma but do not bite or spread illness.