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House fly

Musca domestica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Costa Rica, United States).

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Diptera (Diptera)
Family
Muscidae
Genus
Musca
Species
Musca domestica (House fly)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Stubenfliege

Similar Species in Musca

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face fly
Musca autumnalis
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Muscoid fly
Musca vitripennis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of House fly?
The scientific name of House fly is Musca domestica. It belongs to the genus Musca.
Where does House fly live?
House fly is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Costa Rica, United States).. Countries include Costa Rica, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does House fly belong to?
House fly (Musca domestica) belongs to the genus Musca, which is part of the taxonomic family Muscidae.
What kingdom does House fly belong to?
House fly (Musca domestica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of House fly?
The closest relatives of House fly in the genus Musca include face fly, Muscoid fly.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Musca — 3 Species

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face fly
Musca autumnalis
NE
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House fly
Musca domestica
NE
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Muscoid fly
Musca vitripennis
NE
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