
Community identification
House fly
Musca domestica
- Order & Family
- Order Diptera, Family Muscidae
- Size
- 6 to 7 millimeters in length.
Natural Habitat
Found worldwide in association with human habitations, farms, and garbage sites.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on liquid or semi-liquid substances, including decaying organic matter, feces, and human food, by dissolving solids with saliva.
Behavior Patterns
Highly agile fliers active during daylight hours, undergoing complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult.
Risks & Benefits
Acts as a major vector for transmitting pathogens causing typhoid, cholera, and dysentery, posing significant public health risks.