https://www.pitara.com/tags/houseflies/Recent content in Houseflies on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases/Sun, 07 Jan 2001 19:49:44 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases/<p>The housefly (<em>musca domestica</em>) is one of the most common of all insects. It is a major health hazard, particularly in parts of the world where sanitary conditions are poor.</p> <p>The housefly has a dull gray, bristled body that is about 7 mm in length. It has large reddish compound eyes. Its mouth cannot bite but consists of a spongy pad.</p> <p>It has a peculiar system of feeding itself. At first it releases saliva and digestive juices over food and then sponges up the resulting solution. One can well imagine what we are eating after a fly are taken a &lsquo;sip&rsquo; of our food.</p>