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Dead flying bugs on windowsill #257603

Asked June 27, 2015, 7:39 PM EDT

Hi! I came home and noticed these dead bugs on my windowsill in my bedroom. There were about 50 or more dead on the sill. I live in an apartment and there were about 5 on the sill in the living room. They are all dead, I have never seen them before today (I even cleaned yesterday, which involved dusting the windowsill!) I am very confused and maintenance is out for the weekend. Can anyone identify what they are, why they are dead, why I have never seen one alive, and why there are so many? Thank you!!

Erath County Texas

Expert Response

From the pictures they look like drain flies. The reason they are in the windows is because they head for light at night. They end out not eating or drinking and die in your windowsill. I hope this information is helpful to you.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 29, 2015, 12:15 PM EDT

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