House Fly

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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