Least Concern
Fly (House)
Musca domestica
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About
The house fly is one of the most common and widespread insects, often found in close association with humans. They are known for their rapid reproduction and their role as vectors of various diseases.
Habitat
Near human habitations worldwide
Diet
Omnivorous - decaying organic matter, sugary substances, and feces
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Fun Facts
- House flies have compound eyes with over 4,000 lenses each.
- They taste with their feet, using chemoreceptors to detect food.
- A house fly can carry over 100 different pathogens, including bacteria that cause diseases like typhoid, cholera, and dysentery.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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