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Common House Fly

Musca domestica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Muscidae ›Genus: Musca

About

The housefly (Musca domestica) is a fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha. It is believed to have evolved in the Cenozoic era, possibly in the Middle East, and has spread all over the world as a commensal of humans. It is the most common fly species found in houses. Adults are grey to black with four dark longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies and a single pair of membranous wings. They have red eyes, set...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common House Fly?
The scientific name of Common House Fly is Musca domestica.
What is the conservation status of Common House Fly?
The Common House Fly has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Common House Fly belong to?
Common House Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common House Fly belong to?
Common House Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common House Fly belong to?
Common House Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common House Fly belong to?
Common House Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Common House Fly belong to?
Common House Fly belongs to the family Muscidae.
What genus does Common House Fly belong to?
Common House Fly belongs to the genus Musca.