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The fly eggs hatch into larvae (also known as maggots) that feed on the protein and eventually pupate (cocoon) to become adult flies.

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Why do housefly eggs laid in the meat?

Houseflies lay their eggs on rotting meat so their maggots have a source of food on hatching.


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raw and rotting eggs


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Flies are drawn to the rotting material and get inside of it and lay their eggs. When the eggs hatch, there are the maggots. They then feed on the rotting meat.


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Two weeks The average lifespan of an adult housefly is approximately 15 to 25 days.


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How long is the lifespan of the average housefly?

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How can you prevent housefly from spreading diseases?

We can cover our food to prevent the housefly from landing on the food and contaminating the food.


Why does an adult housefly lay so many egg at one time?

Houseflies lay many eggs at one time because their offspring have a high mortality rate due to different factors like predators, lack of food, and environmental conditions. By laying a large number of eggs, they increase the chances of at least some of the offspring surviving to adulthood. Additionally, houseflies have a short lifespan and need to ensure the continuation of their species.


Can flys mate?

Yes they mate and then lay eggs in meat or rotting food which hatch maggots that turn into fly's


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