⭐ 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 laying hundreds of eggs that develop quickly. House flies can taste with their feet, detecting sugars and other chemicals upon landing. They are known for their agility in flight, capable of quick maneuvers and hovering. House flies also play a role in the transmission of diseases, as their bodies can carry and spread pathogens from one surface to another.

📍 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 accessible food sources.

⭐ Features

Cluster flies are unique in that their larvae develop as parasites inside earthworms, rather than feeding on decaying matter or other insects. Adults are known for their tendency to enter homes in large numbers during autumn to hibernate, often clustering together in attics or wall voids. They are sluggish fliers and emit a distinctive, slightly sweet odor when disturbed. Unlike many other flies, cluster flies do not breed indoors or pose a health risk to humans, as they do not lay eggs in human food or waste.

📍 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 and adapt to changing environments. They possess remarkable genetic diversity and are widely used in scientific research due to their simple genome and ease of genetic manipulation. Fruit flies exhibit sophisticated courtship behaviors, including complex mating dances and pheromone communication. They also have specialized sensory organs that enable them to detect and respond to a wide range of chemical cues, particularly those related to fermenting fruit. Their ability to develop resistance to toxins and adapt to various food sources is another unique feature.

📍 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 thrive in moist, organic-rich environments, feeding on decaying matter and biofilm. Their larvae play a role in breaking down organic material, contributing to the decomposition process. Additionally, drain flies are resistant to many common household cleaning agents, making them persistent in domestic settings.

📍 Habitat

The most common areas where you can find drain flies are bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, shower drains, bathtub drains, floor drains, and areas around leaking pipes or standing water. They are attracted to moist, organic matter and often breed in the slimy film inside drains and pipes. You may also find them near sump pumps, sewage treatment areas, and damp basements.