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Mechanically transmits salmonella, campylobacter, escherichia, typhoid, dysentery.
House, Drain, Fruit, Phorid
House fly
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Members of this genus can cause myiasis and vector harmful nematodes. Usually does not land on food in structures.
Eye gnat, Flesh, Dung, Lesser house
Lesser house fly
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essential in our understanding of genetics. 11 endangered species found in Hawaii.
House, Drain, Fruit, Phorid
Fruit fly
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Mechanical pathogen transmission and promoters of asthma. Nasal myiasis reported.
House, Drain, Fruit, Phorid
Drain fly
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Can spread plant disease
Cluster, Soldier, Crane, Fungus
Fungus gnat
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Not a pest of human food but may mechanically transmit pathogens in sensitive environments (hospitals, assisted living, etc)
Cluster, Soldier, Crane, Fungus
Cluster
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Associated with carrion and excrement.
Flesh, Dung, Lesser house
Flesh
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Potential medical importance via mechanical pathogen transmission including pink eye.
Eye gnat, Flesh, Dung, Lesser house
Eye gnat
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