Odd-looking, black organisms have been found by this reader in Ft. Worth, Texas. The organisms in question are being found in an area of her home that is moist and heavy with black mold, as well as near drains.
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Firstly, we wish to thank our reader for the excellent photographs she sent in. Not only did we get some amazing close-ups like the one seen above, but our reader also sent a photo where one can see the organism next to our reader’s hand, for size comparison. This gives us a better understanding of how big this thing really is. Secondly, our reader suspects that these are diptera (fly) larvae or pupae, but we do not think that is what these are. Whilst we do think this is a pupa of some sorts, given the apparent hardness of the organism’s ‘skin’ (which in this case would be the chrysalis), we do not think it is a diptera fly. Diptera pupae are far more consistent in their shape, being smoother and visibly segmented. They also tend to be a light brown, rather than the black color we see here.
Unfortunately, we are not sure exactly what species this pupa belongs to. The inconsistent ridges along the body, as well as the hairs sprouting from it make it a confusing case for sure. Given that these organisms have been found near moisture, mold and drains, our first guess would be that these were drain fly pupae, but they do not resemble drain fly pupae either, so that puts a hole in that theory.
What we can do is recommend to our reader a solution. First of all, if she is experiencing black mold growing in her home, this is something that needs to be rectified immediately, as it can be cause for multiple health problems for the residents of that home. Plus, it can clearly attract creatures as well that might wish to feed on this decaying organic matter. There are ways to do this yourself, but usually one will contact someone to do it professionally to ensure it is done properly and the mold does not return. Secondly, if there are worms appearing in or around her drains, our reader should clean those drains as soon as possible. And it is not enough to do it once, because the worms can just come back. Consistent cleaning of drains is imperative to eradicating, as well as to preventing, infestations of drain flies, bloodworms, and other creatures that could crawl up one’s drain in search of food.
To conclude, we are uncertain as to the identity of these creatures, though we would insist that they are pupae. This makes the eradication of the infestation easier for our reader, as pupae are immobile, and moving them should not prove difficult at all. If any of our other readers have any ideas as to what these organisms might be, please feel free to put your suggestion in a comment below.
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Any updates from anyone that can be shared please? Im begging you for anything that can provide relief ? ? my boyfriend tells me im just crazy but it’s exactly what you all explain and it’s tearing my life apart im always itchy from whatever it is especially ears and eyes head area in general and spreading
I’ve been having the same problem also have pictures also went to the doctor four or five times and the picture that you guys have up of whatever that is I have pictures of the same thing but they fell off my head and also I have stuff in my eyes that I don’t know what it is and it happened right after covid and it also happened in a house that had flooded in the basement and had black mold and I helped clean all that up and it’s probably right about that time that started happening too
Same. After Covid and black mold I’ve been plagued with parasitic infestation. ?
I’ve been taking pictures of these things around Metro Detroit since the year COVID happened.
Do you guys have more picture so we can compare…
Why is it not a broader study due to this it seems like on all the message boards people are having hopeless hopeless years of these things bugging them following them from house to house and dwelling to dwelling to motel to wherever and it doesn’t seem like any kind of science is actually studying them or trying to find a solution to exterminate them
This looks like something that’s been falling out of my ears! And I’ve seen flies come out and moths Somebody please help! I’ve seen 8 ENT’s they don’t even take the time to see my photos and videos one even said my pics weren’t real but they are I toom them with a small microscope. I’ve been suffering for over 4 years and in bad health. I lived in Texas when this problem started in right ear now it’s both ears.
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Christine
Can you help me. I have the same thing.
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Also in Texas also same problems with drs, parasitic infestation. ?
Omg! I have these too! I am 20 west of Fort Worth. It is good to know that they are actually something like I have suspected. I seem to be the only one bothered by water damage in out house.
Hi Charity, I am in Canada and trying to do some research relating to water damage, molds, and insects tied to the two. Would you be willing to email me at v_******@*****il.com to tell me some of the symptoms you are experiencing relating to the water damage you mentioned?
Hi Valerie, are you still researching these same topics? Do you mind sharing what you’ve found? I will be happy to do the same if it would be of any benefit to you?
I need help. No one will help me. Please if you can tell me anything. I’ve lost hope.
Amy Walker
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Two hours east of Fort Worth. Mt Vernon area.