The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
House Fly
Afrikaans name:
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Musca domestica
The House Fly is well-known and widespread. It seems that where-ever humans live so do House Flies.
These flies have a wingspan of up to 14 mm.
The House Fly breeds in rotting vegetation, rubbish and manure.
These flies transmit a scary number of diseases including cholera, leprosy and typhoid.
References and further reading
Pocket Guide - Insects of South Africa - Author: Mike Picker & Charles Griffiths - Year Published: 2015 - Page: 102Visit our sister site Nature on your doorstep
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