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Flies feed on dead or decaying organic matter, and human skin is constantly shedding, whether you notice it or not. Flies eat the dead skin cells and whatever organic matter (including sweat) has accumulated on it. There's no such thing as a thoroughly clean human being, so there's much to eat.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoHouse flys are attracted to bad smelling things such as trash and since sweat gets rid of all of our toxins our skin is one big helping to them!
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Is there houseflies in Alaska?
There are no houseflies in Alaska.
Do houseflies grow?
Houseflies are born from maggots.
Who are houseflies enemies?
The houseflies enemies, other than the human, are spiders.
What is the family name for houseflies?
The family that common houseflies come from are Muscidae.
Where have all the houseflies gone in Australia?
Nowhere. There are plenty of houseflies still in Australia.
Why do houseflies rub their hind limbs?
When houseflies rub their hind limbs together, they are cleaning themselves. Grooming is a primary activity among houseflies and may even be called 'hand' rubbing.
Why are houseflies called houseflies?
Because it is the most common of all domestic flies and lives in human habitations.
Do houseflies turn into a maggot?
no
What can houseflies detect?
feces
Are houseflies arthropods?
Yes they are.
Are houseflies deaf?
finn
Are houseflies carnivores?
yes
