General
Small yellowish/brown flies with darkly striped abdomen. Prominent compound eyes are generally red in colour. The wings have two clear notches in the front border, which can clearly be seen with a hand lens.  

Significance
Associated with human food preparation and storage areas. They are a source of annoyance in kitchens restaurants etc. Attracted to alcohol and waste fruit. These flies are harmless to humans and do not bite. Outbreaks of infestation are often indicative of less than adequate hygiene or drainage problems. May also breed in milk bottles.

Control
Locate the source of infestation and remove it. A residual synthetic pyrethroid should prove effective in controlling emergent flies.