Scientists have identified the shore fly (Scatella tenuicosta) as the flying insect that has been infesting Marco Island, Florida, beaches over the last few weeks. The flies were originally suspected to be black flies (Simulium spp.), but Chadd Chustz, Marco Island’s environmental specialist, confirmed the pests were shore flies by sending photos of the insects to entomologists throughout […]
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