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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
It will kill the larvae but the important thing to remember is they only breed in stagnant water. Make sure water at water line is fresh and if it's a floor sink clean it and run drain basket through dishwasher. if pipe above water line has build up, knock it off with a drain brush.
What does the testee fly look like?
Tsetse flies look similar to common house flies. They have a tubular mouth which extends forward and is attached to the head by a bulb.
How does Butterwort eat flies?
Butterworts (Pinguiculas) are 'carnivorous' plants that trap small insects on their sticky leaves and harvest the nitrates from their bodies. They really don't 'eat' insects since 'eating' implies that energy is obtained from the insects. They need the nitrates because the bog soils where they grow are deficient in nitrates.
5 Explain why there were no white eyed female fruit flies?
The gene for eye color is only carried on the X chromosome. Since females have two X chromosomes and white is recessive, there are no white-eye females.
Why are flies attracted to poop?
Poop, or excrement, is the leftovers of food digestion that were not absorbed by the intestines of the animal who ate the food. The animal may have excreted it, but there are still nutrients in the excrement. As excrement decomposes due to the presence of bacteria, it gets smelly and flies can detect this odor from great distances away. They come to lay their eggs on it so that the hatching larvae will have a source of food as soon as they emerge from the eggs, since fly parents don't stick around to feed their babies.
Does a filthy kitchen cause maggots?
No, maggots are the offspring of flies. However,a filthy kitchen will often attract flies, which then lay their eggs around protein deposits so their offspring will have food when they hatch.
Yes files do have families because every file has its own ways and its own family. Files have families because ether they are the same file or just opposite they are sibling's.
What is the mass and volume of a housefly?
The mass and volume of a housefly can range quite a bit. The mass of a housefly can be around 12 milligrams and the volume is usually between 5-7 millimeters.
Yes, they keep their wings tucked under until they have the need, and then take off as if a bat.
Yes, you can typically fly after an intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedure. There are no specific medical restrictions against flying following IUI, as the procedure is minimally invasive and does not significantly impact your ability to travel. However, it's always best to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice based on your individual circumstances.
What does time flies and fruit flies like bananas mean?
Well, I heard of time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. This is a pun meaning a fruit fly likes bananas.
Why do flies live without an abdomen?
A fly can live without an abdomen due to the anatomy of the fly. A fly feeds constantly and passes feces regularly.
Does a young housefly look like its parents?
Yes, a young housefly, or larva, resembles its parents in overall body structure but differs significantly in appearance. The larvae, commonly known as maggots, are small, worm-like, and lack wings, while adult houseflies have a recognizable body shape with wings and distinct coloration. As they undergo metamorphosis, they eventually develop into adults that closely resemble their parents.
Do house flies back flip when they takeoff?
House flies do not generally back flip when they take off. This only happens on accident because flies do not move that way.
