House fly  (Musca domestica)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This species is ubiquitous throughout Britain and is found in many parts of the world (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Occurs in a wide range of habitats, and is often associated with human activities (1); tends to breed in manure and decomposing material (3).

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