House Fly

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About how large is a house fly?

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A house fly is about 1 inch long.

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What color is the body of a house fly?

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The body of a house fly is black.

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What color are a house fly's eyes?

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A house fly's eyes are red.

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What is another name for house fly larvae?

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House fly larvae are also called maggots.

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What is the first stage in a house fly's life cycle?

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The first stage in a house fly's life cycle is the egg.

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What is the second stage in a house fly's life cycle?

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The second stage is the larvae.

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What is the third stage in a house fly's life cycle?

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The third stage is the pupae.

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What is the final stage in a house fly's life cycle?

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The final stage is the adult house fly.

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How do house flies reproduce?

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House flies reproduce by laying eggs.

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What do house fly larvae eat?

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House fly larvae, or maggots, eat decaying organic matter.