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Common House Fly

Musca domestica

Worldwide: 41,985 observations
Group: Insects

About

The housefly (Musca domestica) is a fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha. It is believed to have evolved in the Cenozoic era, possibly in the Middle East, and has spread all over the world as a commensal of humans. It is the most common fly species found in houses. Adults are grey to black with four dark longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies and a single pair of membranous wings. They have red eyes, set...

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Recent sightings near La Paz

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

May 1, 2023Irpavi, La Paz, BoliviaObserver: Esteban GuzmánView observation from May 1, 2023 on iNaturalist
Apr 30, 2023FQ6G+CP9, El Alto, BoliviaObserver: Nubia rosana Clemente CusiView observation from Apr 30, 2023 on iNaturalist
Apr 28, 2023FWQ6+RPR, La Paz, BoliviaObserver: JucumaritaView observation from Apr 28, 2023 on iNaturalist
Apr 28, 2023Calle 8 de CalacotoObserver: Abby HurtadoView observation from Apr 28, 2023 on iNaturalist
May 1, 2022Macrodistrito Sur, La Paz, BoliviaObserver: Beto EspinozaView observation from May 1, 2022 on iNaturalist
Apr 29, 2022BologniaObserver: Carolina Montes DávalosView observation from Apr 29, 2022 on iNaturalist