House Fly

Natural Habitat

Found globally in close association with humans, livestock, and organic waste

Diet & Feeding

Liquid diet including nectar, sap, and liquefied solid food; larvae (maggots) eat decaying organic matter

Behavior Patterns

Active during the day; highly mobile with rapid wing beats; rests on various surfaces and exhibits a complex life cycle from egg to adult in as little as 7-10 days

Risks & Benefits

Significant risk as a vector for pathogens like salmonella and E. coli; serves an ecosystem benefit by recycling nutrients and acting as a food source for other animals

Identified on: 5/17/2026