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Housefly

Musca domestica

Description:

House flies feed on liquid or semiliquid substances beside solid material which has been softened by saliva or vomit. Because of their large intake of food, they deposit feces constantly, one of the factors that makes the insect a dangerous carrier of pathogens.

Habitat:

Near rose bushes in flowering garden.

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Housefly
Musca domestica Housefly


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3 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Thanks again Dilan.

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Thanks Sachin!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Nice capture,

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Apr 13, 2012
Submitted on Apr 13, 2012

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