Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 278
May 22, 2024
![May 22, 2024 – Issue No. 278: “Lesser House Fly“ Lesser House Fly](/katalog/gliederfuesser/insekten/fliegen/latrinenfliegen/kleine-stubenfliege/sb-02_hu44bc648c48bf560ca62130c538db6556_648984_1320x0_resize_q75_box.jpg)
Lesser House Fly
species
of family
“Lesser House Flies and Allies“
Fannia canicularis, also known as the lesser housefly, is a small fly with a length of 4 to 6 mm. The males have white-bordered eyes that meet above, while the females' eyes do not meet. The males have distinct black stripes on their brown-grey thorax, while the females have less distinct stripes. Females can lay up to 2,000 eggs in batches and the eggs hatch after two days. The larvae take about 2-4 weeks to develop into adults. The lesser housefly is found worldwide and can be a carrier of diseases. It is often found on excrement and vertebrate animals.
Further Information
Lesser House Fly
species
of family
“Lesser House Flies and Allies“