
Community identification
House fly
Musca domestica
- Order & Family
- Order Diptera, Family Muscidae
- Size
- 6–7 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Worldwide, primarily associated with human activity and settlements
Diet & Feeding
Liquid diet consisting of decaying organic matter, feces, and food waste
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal, active during the day; reproduction occurs on moist organic substrates; capable of fast flight and highly sensitive to motion
Risks & Benefits
Significant risk as a carrier of diseases including salmonella and cholera; beneficial to the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter