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The housefly (Musca domestica) is a fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha.It possibly originated in the Middle East, and spread around the world as a commensal of humans.Adults are gray to black, with four dark, longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies, and a single pair of membranous wings.
The housefly, Musca domestica, is the best known and most important species. Some, from the genera Hydrotaea and Muscina , are involved in forensic case studies. Identifying characteristics
Musca is a genus of flies. It includes Musca domestica (the housefly), as well as Musca autumnalis (the face fly or autumn housefly). It is part of the family Muscidae .
The larvae of another species, the black dump fly (H. aenescens), inhabit fecal material and consume other larvae, including those of Musca domestica, the housefly. [12] [13] The black dump fly is commercially available for use in housefly control. [12] It is also useful in forensics, as it may inhabit corpses. [14]
Musca autumnalis, the face fly or autumn housefly, is a pest of cattle and horses. Description. The face fly is similar to the closely related housefly but is ...
As well as the housefly Musca domestica, infection has been observed in adult flies in the families Calliphoridae, Culicidae, Drosophilidae, Muscidae, Sarcophagidae, Scathophagidae, Syrphidae and Tachinidae. [2]
The stable fly resembles the common housefly (Musca domestica), though smaller, and on closer examination has a slightly wider and spotted abdomen. [4]Adults are generally about 6–8 mm (1 ⁄ 4 – 5 ⁄ 16 inch) in length and a lighter color than the housefly.
The fly Musca domestica is the natural host. There is only one species in this genus: Musca hytrosavirus. Diseases associated with this genus include: salivary gland hypertrophy, and complete sterility of infected female flies by inhibiting eggs development. [2] [3]