Class
Insects
Range
They are found all over the world.
Habitat
They live anywhere there is rotting fruits and vegetables.
Body Traits
They are very small, only1/8 inch long. Their body is usually a light yellow to tan color with a darker bottom half (abdomen). They have a feathery bristle on their antenna and red eyes.
Habits
They fly around garbage cans or kitchen fruits and vegetables. They are weak flyers.
Diet
They eat rotting fruits and vegetables.
Reproduction
Females lay eggs in rotten food, animal feces or garbage and hatching maggots start eating!
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