House fly — size comparison

The house fly develops in damp organic matter, including manure and waste. Females lay eggs there, and legless larvae feed in the material before pupating. Adul

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

House fly

Musca domestica

6,5 mmAdult female
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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House flyBody length6.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
House fly — size comparison — facts and sources

The house fly develops in damp organic matter, including manure and waste. Females lay eggs there, and legless larvae feed in the material before pupating.

Adult mouthparts are adapted to liquid food. Development can proceed rapidly in warmth, so abundance strongly depends on temperature and the availability of larval breeding sites.

Measurement sources