Close-up of a Mothfly (Clogmia albipunctata) at rest on a ceramic tiled wall in a bathroom in Thailand


Clogmia albipunctata, commonly known as the moth fly, drain fly, or filter fly is a long-antennaed fly that falls under the larger order of flies and mosquitoes. The adults are harmless to humans but may carry bacteria and microorganisms from infestation sites.


Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Nong Chok, Bangkok, Thailand
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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