Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: nectar and pollen feeding Immatures: saprophagous Size: 2 to 8 mm Flight : strong flier North American Species: 30	Diptera Sepsidae Black scavenger flies Front Wings: membranous Hind Wings: reduced to halteres Mouthparts: sponging Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Sepsidae are small to medium sized flies, usually dark metallic in colour but rarely dull black or brownish to yellowish. The head is very rounded, and the body is antlike in shape. The wings are long and clear, often with a dark spot near the tip.
	Comments: Larvae of Sepsidae feed in dung and other decaying materials. Adults are sometimes very common in the same habitats but also feed at flowers. Adults often walk around in small circles flicking their wings back and forth.

	Species: Sepsis sp. Common Name: Feeding Habits: Larvae feed on dung, carrion or garbage. Distribution: Comments: Species of Sepsis are common in meadows or fields, especially where dung of large mammals is present.