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FLY 苍蝇Blow FlyFruit FlyDrain FlyFlesh FlyHouse FlyHorse FlyCrane FlyAdult Size8-10mm1/8 inch long1.5 – 5mm in length10-13mm6-9 mm19-32mmUp to 3cmAppearanceMetallic blue, green, or black in colour and are noisy in flightRed eyes. The front part of the body is tan and the rear part is blackShort hairy bodies and wings, "furry" moth-like appearance Gray bodies with three black stripes on the thorax. The abdomen has a light and dark gray checkerboard pattern and red tipNon-metallic, light to dark grey, dorsal surface of the thorax has 4 broad black longitudinal stripes, antennae hardly seenClear/solidly colored wings and brightly colored eyesLook similar to oversized mosquito, a slender body and stilt-like legs that are deciduous, easily coming off the bodyBehaviourAdult blow flies feed on a variety of materials, but the larvae of most species are scavengers that live on carrion or dung. The adults lay their eggs on the carcasses of dead organisms, and the larvae (maggots) feed on the decaying flesh. The larvae of some species (e.g., Calliphora, Cochliomyia) also sometimes infest open wounds of living animals. Nuisance to people. The reproductive potential of fruit flies is enormous; when the surrounding is conducive, they are able to lay about 500 eggsRest on surfaces with their wings held over their back forming a roof-like structureFemale flesh flies give live birth after the eggs hatched inside of her abdomen, depositing maggots on a suitable breeding site.Mouthpart fully adapted for sucking fluid and semifluid food. When not in used – the mouthpart is partially drawn into head capsule. Feed on: almost all food for human, rotting vegetable, carcasses, excreta and vomit - almost all organic foodRobust fly, prefer to fly in sunlight, avoiding dark and shady areas, and are inactive at night.Crane flies do not bite or sting but can become a major pest to turf, pasture grass, golf courses, and field crops. This is because of their voracious larvae, which can leave grass yellow and thinning – and whole patches entirely bare.Hatched larvae may cause damage to plant roots in large concentrations and attract more pests and may try to dig up the ground in order to feed on them.HabitatBlow flies like to inhabit on dumping area and decomposing organic matters.Fruit flies are especially attracted to ripened fruits and vegetables in the kitchen. But they also will breed in drains, garbage disposals, empty bottles and cans, trash containers, mops and cleaning ragsFloor trap, plumbing drains and sewage systemsRelatively uncommon in houses or restaurants. They usually breed in excrement, decaying organic matter and animal flesh or meatNormally sheltered indoors, avoiding direct sunlightThe larvae of horse fly develop in the mud along pond edges or stream banks, wetlands, or seepage areas. Some are aquatic and a few develop in relatively dry soil. Females lay batches of 25 to 1,000 eggs on water plant or wet sitesLarval habitats include all kinds of freshwater, semiaquatic environmentsLife cycleComplete life cycle takes about 2-3 weeks.Complete life cycle from egg -> adult in a weekComplete life cycle takes about 10-15 daysComplete life cycle takes about 10-14 daysComplete life cycle takes about 7-10 daysThey take about 1 year to complete the cycleEggs hatched into hungry larvae in 2 weeks timeHaving flies problems at your place? Get rid of flies with our effective pest control treatments & solutions. Contact System Pest Control Services for professional pest control services.Other PestsAnt 蚂蚁 | Bedbug 臭虫 | Bees, Wasps & Hornets 蜜蜂, 黄蜂 | Cockroaches 蟑螂 | Flea 跳蚤 | Mosquito 蚊子 | Moth 蛾 |Rodent 鼠类 | Silverfish 蠹虫 | Spider 蜘蛛 | Termite 白蚁 | Tick 虱 | Woodborer 木蛀虫..