Ya-ya fly

Ya-ya flies, also known as yaya flies, were a type of fly native to the jungle world Akiva. They were purple with a pair of wings, four appendages and a long needle like protrusion sticking out from their head. While not posing a threat to organic beings, their large numbers gave them a reputation for being one of the planet's worst annoyances. However, some residents caught the flies for food, even selling them in the form of crispy Yaya skewers. After the rain seasons, the flies came in waves, leading some Akivan parents to add netting above the cribs of their children to keep the flies out. After the Galactic Empire constructed a dam in Myrra, the capital city of Akiva, the habitat of the flies were disrupted, leading to some taking refuges in people houses. They shared their name with the Ya-Ya Melodies, a band active on Akiva. Ya-ya flies were not found on the planet Chandrila.

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