Flies

Flies are the most common pest around the world with more than 120,000 kinds of flies found globally and 18,000 found throughout North America. Although they have short lifespans, they reproduce at a rapid rate and can transmit diseases such as malaria, salmonella, and tuberculosis.

Flies

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Overview

Scientific Name:

Diptera

Color:
Varies depending on species

Weight:
Average of 12 milligrams for males and 18 milligrams for female

Length:
0.6-0.7cm

Tail Length:
N/A

Body:
Composed of 3 body parts: head, thorax and abdomen. These parts are covered by a hard exoskeleton made by a bony substance called chitin

Ears:
Most flies do not have the ability to hear however some parasitic flies have exceptional hearing that they are able to pinpoint the exact location of the sound

Eyes:
The flies’ eyes are immobile, but their position and spherical shape give the fly a 360 degree view of its surroundings. They have no pupil and are unable to control how much light enters the eye or focus the images

Lifespan:
Average of 21 days

Droppings:
House flies specifically defecate a lot. Since house flies live off a liquid diet, they defecate quite often