Musca (fly) facts for kids
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| Musca domestica (housefly) | |
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Muscidae
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Muscinae
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Muscini
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Musca
Linnaeus, 1758
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| M. domestica Linnaeus, 1758
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Musca is an important genus of flies. It includes Musca domestica (the common housefly), as well as Musca autumnalis (the face fly or autumn housefly). It is part of the family Muscidae.
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Musca domestica (housefly)
See also
In Spanish: Musca (animal) para niños
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