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House fly   /haʊs flaɪ/   Listen
House fly

noun
1.
Common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases.  Synonyms: housefly, Musca domestica.






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"House fly" Quotes from Famous Books



... feed on the roots hatch from eggs laid near the plant at the surface of the ground by a small fly somewhat resembling the common house fly. Hollow out the earth slightly around every plant and freely apply carbolic acid emulsion diluted with 30 parts of water. Begin the treatment early, a day or two after the plants are up or the next day after they are set out. Repeat the application every 7 to 10 days until the latter part ...
— Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) • L. H. Bailey



Words linked to "House fly" :   genus Musca, fly, housefly, Musca, Musca domestica



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