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{{Taxobox

{{Taxobox

|name              =''Simuliidae

|name              =''Simuliidae

|kingdom            = Animalia

|kingdom            = Animalia

|phylum            = Arthropoda

|phylum            = [[:Category:Arthropods|Arthropoda]]

|class              =[[Insecta]]

|class              =[[Insecta]]

|sub-class          =

|sub-class          =

==Identification==

==Identification==

They are small flies, around 2-4mm long, and usually black/grey. They have an arched thorax giving a 'hump-backed' appearance, and have short, hairless antennae.

They are small flies, around 2-4mm long, and usually black/grey. They have an arched thorax giving a 'hump-backed' appearance, and have short, hairless antennae.

==Life cycle==

==Life cycle==

Eggs are laid on plants or stones under flowing water. The eggs hatch and develop into larvae, which attach to submerged rocks and pupate. They then pupate in a conical shaped cocoon. The adults then emerge later.

Eggs are laid on plants or stones under flowing water. The eggs hatch and develop into larvae, which attach to submerged rocks and pupate. They then pupate in a conical shaped cocoon. The adults then emerge later.

The complete life cycle takes '''1 month''' to complete.

The complete life cycle takes '''1 month''' to complete.

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[[Category:Biting_Flies]]

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