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Noon Fly

Mesembrina meridiana

Taxonomy

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

About

Mesembrina meridiana is a species of fly, sometimes known as the noon fly. It is widespread and common between late April and late October, particularly in cattle-rearing areas. It is a large black fly with orange colouration on the base of its wings, on the feet and the face. Adults are most often seen on cow dung, basking in open ground or visiting flowers to feed upon nectar. Eggs are laid in cow dung, the larvae...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Noon Fly?
The scientific name of Noon Fly is Mesembrina meridiana.
What kingdom does Noon Fly belong to?
Noon Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Noon Fly belong to?
Noon Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Noon Fly belong to?
Noon Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Noon Fly belong to?
Noon Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Noon Fly belong to?
Noon Fly belongs to the family Muscidae.
What genus does Noon Fly belong to?
Noon Fly belongs to the genus Mesembrina.