The Common Housefly and CLHS
The houselfy is found practically anywhere on the
campus year-round. Although the houselfy can be a nuiscence at some times,
we just have to learn to live with them.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
House Fly
Scientific Name: Musca domestica
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Muscidae
Genus: Musca
Species: domestica
Natural Range
The housefly is one of the most common insects found
in the world. Alomst anywhere you go you are able to find a housefly some
where.
Interesting Facts
The housefly does have some unique characteristics,
one being they breakdown much waste material. With their 2000 lens eye, the
housefly is believed to be able to see in all directions. But the life span
of these small insects is usually only about one month long. Click here for
some more interesting facts on the housefly.
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The Common Housefly and CLHS
The houselfy is found practically anywhere on the
campus year-round. Although the houselfy can be a nuiscence at some times,
we just have to learn to live with them.