House Fly
Musca domestica
Order: Diptera
Medium Risk
Description
House flies are common gray-black flies with compound eyes and two wings. They are significant carriers of disease-causing organisms and contaminate food by regurgitating digestive fluids onto surfaces.
Habitat & Distribution
Near human habitation, garbage, decaying organic matter, and animal waste.
Diet & Feeding
Liquified food - they regurgitate digestive juices to dissolve solid food.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Active during the day. They can detect food from long distances and reproduce rapidly.
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