What Are These Little Black Bugs On My Lemon Plant?

My indoor lemon plant is looking a little droopy these days. I noticed some black spots on it and on closer examination discovered that it is covered in little black bugs. What are they and how do I get rid of them?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 02/27/2020 @ 9:42 am

That is one of the many sap-sucking flies. They are quite easy to get rid of, though.

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