⭐ Features

House flies have specialized mouthparts adapted for sponging up liquids, allowing them to feed on a wide variety of substances. They possess rapid reproductive cycles, with females capable of laying hundreds of eggs in their short lifespan. House flies can detect food sources from considerable distances using their acute sense of smell. They exhibit remarkable flight agility, able to change direction quickly and hover in place. Their feet secrete a sticky substance, enabling them to walk on smooth vertical surfaces and ceilings. House flies are also known for their ability to transmit numerous pathogens, making them significant vectors of disease.

📍 Habitat

House flies are most commonly found in areas where humans live and food waste is present. Typical locations include kitchens, garbage bins, compost piles, animal shelters, food processing facilities, markets, and near pet food or animal manure. They are attracted to decaying organic matter, moisture, and warmth.

⭐ Features

Cluster flies have a distinctive life cycle, as their larvae are internal parasites of earthworms. Unlike many other flies, they enter homes in large numbers to overwinter, often gathering in attics or wall voids. They are sluggish fliers and tend to cluster together when resting. Cluster flies emit a characteristic, slightly sweet odor when disturbed. They do not breed indoors or feed on human food, which sets them apart from common houseflies.

📍 Habitat

Cluster flies are most commonly found in attics, wall voids, basements, and unused rooms of homes and buildings, especially during autumn and winter. Outdoors, they are often found in grassy areas, fields, and gardens where earthworms (their larval hosts) are present.

⭐ Features

Fruit flies have an exceptionally rapid life cycle, allowing them to reproduce quickly. They possess remarkable genetic diversity and are widely used in genetic research due to their simple genome and ease of manipulation. Fruit flies exhibit sophisticated courtship behaviors, including specific wing vibrations to produce mating songs. They have a highly sensitive olfactory system, enabling them to detect and locate fermenting fruit from a distance. Additionally, fruit flies can develop resistance to toxins and adapt rapidly to environmental changes.

📍 Habitat

The most common areas where you can find fruit flies are kitchens, garbage cans, compost bins, drains, and areas where fruits and vegetables are stored or left out. They are also frequently found near recycling bins, mop buckets, and any place with fermenting or rotting organic matter.

⭐  Features

Drain flies have distinctive fuzzy, moth-like wings covered in fine hairs, which give them a unique, velvety appearance. Their wings are held roof-like over the body when at rest. They are known for their erratic, short flights and tendency to remain near breeding sites. Drain flies are also notable for their ability to breed in organic-rich, moist environments, especially in decaying matter and biofilm. Their larvae play a role in breaking down organic material, contributing to the decomposition process. Additionally, adult drain flies are weak fliers and are often seen crawling rather than flying.

📍 Habitat

The most common areas where you can find drain flies are bathroom sinks, shower drains, bathtub drains, kitchen sinks, floor drains, and areas with standing water or organic debris. They are often found near sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, and moist compost. Drain flies thrive in damp environments with decaying organic matter.