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Flies
Questions about fruit flies, horse flies, common house flies, or any other insect with a single pair of wings.
2,194 Questions
In India they eat every single part of the cicada. This is true because I say so.
im assume for a reptile you can get them from petco or pets smart flightless fruit flies
Dear Straight Dope:
Where do fruit flies come from? Are there eggs in every piece of fruit I buy, and they hatch when it reaches a certain point of ripeness, or do they live outdoors and invite themselves in when I have an overripe peach sitting on the counter? I'm hoping it's the latter, or I'm going to regret every piece of fruit I've ever eaten.
- Tristan, Baltimore, MD
It's a little of both, actually. Fruit flies - at least those most familiar to us (Drosophila) - wait to lay their eggs, seeking out fruit that has begun to ferment. The fruit fly's whole sensory apparatus is devoted to sniffing out the distinctive odors of fermentation - that's why you frequently find fruit flies hanging around beer bottles. They generally don't lay their eggs on fresh fruit, though. The larvae feed mostly on yeast, and until a fruit has started to go beyond ripe, there just isn't enough yeast there. The eggs hatch quickly and the larvae develop quickly to make the most of the little time available; a rotting fruit doesn't last very long. If a fruit has started to ferment while in transit or in the market, then it might possibly arrive in your home with eggs or larvae already in it. But if it ripens in your home and then the fruit flies appear, they're new arrivals.
- Doug
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I have a lot of big black flies coming into my house how can i get rid of them?
Black flies can be prevented from entering a house by closing all the windows and doors. If you can cut off the entrance point, the remaining flies will die within 48 hours if they do not reproduce.
What do you do for gnat bites?
A home remedy for the treatment of the buffalo gnat bite is to apply some calamine lotion and a cold compress on it. If the itching persists, an antihistamine can be taken. Avoid scratching the area as much as possible.
What is the family name for a fly?
There are several Families of dragonflies. If you are looking for the commonly used general classification name for them, the Order name for dragonflies and damselflies is Odonata. The Suborder for dragonflies is Anisoptera. Odonata Central (http://www.odonatacentral.org) has lots of photos and classification information if you are looking for the Family name for a particular type of dragonfly.
Why do flies fly in circles in the middle of the room?
You might think i sound crazy but that only happens when someone got killed in there or hung themselves or something and the room is haunted..
That happened to my parents when i was younger and there were seriously ghosts and stuff making us all get sick and my mom go a little crazy my dad and brother got 2 ear infections in both ears and i got very sick when i was younger and some "special" doctors took us to some church and we prayed and so now im fine
This is serious stuff but if you dont believe in ghosts...START or else itll be much worse for you I would suggest to MOVE OUT ASAP before anything weird starts happening...This sounds insane butsome ghosts are powerful enough to kill you or make you go crazy from being so worried about what will happen next..
I DONT WANNA SOUND SCARY but... If you dont move out soon.. Youll def regret it.. Move into your parents house if you have to .. a hotel HECK EVEN THE STREETS ARE BETTER than living there where you could easily get killed.. Im sorry to worry you but seriously take my advice and get out of there..
GOOD LUCK .. Prey a lot from now until you move out. At least TRY.. Please & Thank You
What is the locomotion of housefly?
A house fly moves by flying. The wings of a house fly can beat about 200 times in one second.
Do flies die when they have maggots?
Flies lay their eggs and when they hatch, it forms the maggot's, the fly larva , before they develop into flies.
yea they do didnt you know that already dummmies jus kidding i asked the same question
One of the things I have used was taking a plastic bottle pouring some vinegar in the bottle and leaving the top a little on. If not cover with plastic food wrap and poke holes on the top the flies will be attracted to it and drown in the vinegar
The lifespan of a black fly is roughly 2-3 weeks and there can be anywhere from 1 to 6 generations in a year, depending on the temperature. The Black Fly breeds in clear, running water and the female will not lay her eggs in polluted water. It is only the female who bites because she requires blood for the development of her eggs.
What does horse fly nest look like?
Flies do not make nests, they lay their eggs directly on a food source.
At least for the fruit flies they can blue green and UV but not red.
What is the meaning to have a lot of flies in the house?
There's something in your house that attracts flies or allows the flies to breed.
You should check first, what kind of flies you have.
If it's fruitflies, check for rotting food ;-)
If its flies that are attracted by spoiled meat, look for a dead animal, a.s.o.
Before you use insecticides, try flypaper.
Yes and no. The flying fox is a type of squirrel that can glide but no fox can fly. Further details: In Australia, the flying fox is actually a type of bat. It is Australia's only mammal capable of independent flight (not a glider), but it is not a fox. It's also commonly called a "fruit bat".
What are the external features of a house fly?
House flies are insects so they have the typical insect features: * body divided into three parts: head , thorax and abdomen * three pairs of legs attached to the thorax * a pair of antennae (feelers) on the head * a pair of compound eyes on the head * wings attached to the thorax The thorax has four broad, black stripes on its upper (dorsal) surface. Flies belonging to the order Diptera have one pair of wings with the second pair reduced to small 'balancing' organs, called halteres, behind them. The mouthparts (the proboscis) are adapted for sucking up liquids. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housefly http://www5.pbrc.hawaii.edu/microangela/hfly.htm
seriously? wow....... did you pass 4th grade? invertebrate
Will salamanders eat mostquitos or flies?
yeah its a carnivore so i think bugs are quite like what lions think they eat.....IDK!
How do you get rid of a fly infestation in your home if the cause is unknown?
Prevention is the first step. Make sure that all surfaces in your house are clean and that there is no place for larvae to grow. Bleach the kitchen surfaces, sink overflows and areas where pets eat and rest as well as bathroom areas. Vacuum every room every day and throw out the vacuum bag to remove larvae. Garbage should be taken outside daily and should be in a covered container. Outside, clean the porch area around the doors and windows. Remove any garbage or open pet food. Windows should have screens.
Fly tape may help as will leaving a trap to attract the flies. I place a banana peel out and wait. In an hour or so, the flies will have found the peel and I squirt them with a spray bottle with some dish soap in it. This makes their wings stick to their body and glues them in place. Flyswatters will help you eliminate those around the house, but they should become fewer as you put other steps in place.
What do you call a female fly?
A "fly girl" they can be distinguished from the malrflies by their temperature. They're pretty hot. Johnghalesiv@yahoo.com
