Common fly species courtesy of Victor Poison-Free

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Common Fly Species

House Flies About 1/4 inch long; dark dull gray, pale abdomen, 4 dark stripes down thorax (Chest). Breed in warm organic material - garbage, lawn clippings, decaying vegetables, manure, etc. Most common household fly pest. Short 8-day lifespan, with 10-12 generations per season.
Little House Flies Similar in color and markings to house fly, but much smaller in size. Breed on decaying vegetables, animal excrement. Attracted to air-conditioned buildings on hot days. Adult males fly in erratic zigzag manner, seldom stopping. Second most common fly pest. Live 24-29 days.
Cluster Flies "Attic Flies" About 5/16" long; dark dull gray with crinkled yellow hairs. Crawl into homes in late summer, dormant in attics, wall voids, under insulation in winter. Crawl out in spring. Largest, darkest of common pest fly species. Sluggish and slow with irritating buzz. 27-39 day life-span.
Fruit Flies "Vinegar Flies" Tiny fly, 1/8" long; brownish black to brownish yellow with red eyes. Lay eggs and hover around ripe or overripe fruits and vegetables as well as damp mops, rags, drains, etc. Primarily active in late summer, early fall. Short 7-8 day life-span.
Stable Flies Similar to house fly in size and color, but have long bayonet-shaped mouths. Breed in green vegetation (e.g. cut grass), animal manure, seaweed. Can travel many miles from breeding sites. Bloodsucking fly with fierce, painful bite. Bite humans, pets and agricultural animals.

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