Little black flying bugs

tummyman · 06-01-2013, 09:51 AM

We seem to be invaded (by the tens of thousands) with these small black flying bugs. And we are on the waterfront. They are about 1/4 inch long, have black wings, and attach to everything. Seem to enjoy shade vs. sun. They are a real pest. I have looked at them closely. They do not appear to be a flying ant or termite. They do not bite. They busy themselves crawling around the ground quickly, then flying onto your clothes, etc. We seem to get them each year, but they disappear after a few weeks. Any clues as to what they are?

Bear Island South · 06-01-2013, 02:52 PM

I think they are stone flys

06-01-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 780 Thanks: 233 Thanked 631 Times in 228 Posts	Little black flying bugs We seem to be invaded (by the tens of thousands) with these small black flying bugs. And we are on the waterfront. They are about 1/4 inch long, have black wings, and attach to everything. Seem to enjoy shade vs. sun. They are a real pest. I have looked at them closely. They do not appear to be a flying ant or termite. They do not bite. They busy themselves crawling around the ground quickly, then flying onto your clothes, etc. We seem to get them each year, but they disappear after a few weeks. Any clues as to what they are?

06-01-2013, 02:52 PM	#2
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	I think they are stone flys Attached Images