Fly Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Common Name: Fly
Scientific Name: Diptera
Found: Worldwide
Diet: Omnivore
Size: 2.5-3cm (0.2-1.2in)
Number of Species: 240,000
Average Lifespan: 25 days
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Black, Brown, Blue
Skin Type: Hair
Favourite Food: Nectar
Habitat: Close to organic waste
Average Litter Size: 50
Main Prey: Nectar, Sap, Blood
Predators: Frogs, Fish, Lizards
Special Features: Rounded body shape and lack of eyelids