( Latin: Fannia canicularis) This is the fly, common in houses, which circles ceaselessly round lamps and candles. The female lays eggs in very damp rotting material, such as wet manure, at the outflow of the kitchen sink and similar places, and there the characteristic, flat larvae develop (p. 104). This little fly is often […]
Housefly
Latin: Musca domestica This is by far the most common fly found in houses, and although it may occur in any room it is mainly found near to foodstuffs. It has been suggested that this fly came originally from Africa, but nowadays it has followed man to all corners of the earth. In northern Europe it […]
Stable or Biting housefly
( Latin: Stomoxys calcitrans ) In late summer one often hears people saying that the flies have started to bite. This is not because the ordinary houseflies have suddenly changed their habits. It refers to the activities of the stable fly, which is very similar in appearance to the housefly. It can, however, be distinguished by […]