Fly Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the common housefly?

• Drosophila melanogaster
• Sarcophaga carnaria
• Musca domestica
• Calliphora vomitoria

What is the average lifespan of a common housefly?

• 3-5 days
• 1-2 days
• 1-2 weeks
• 3-4 weeks

Where do common houseflies live?

• Only in Europe
• Worldwide
• Only in North America
• Only in Asia

What is the average length of a common housefly?

• 0.08-0.16 inches
• 0.24-0.32 inches
• 0.4-0.48 inches
• 0.56-0.64 inches

What is the main diet of a common housefly?

• Decaying matter
• Nectar
• Blood
• Fruit

How many eggs can a female housefly lay in her lifetime?

• 100-200
• 300-500
• 600-800
• 900-1000

What is the main method of locomotion for a housefly?

• Jumping
• Swimming
• Flying
• Walking

What is the main habitat of a common housefly?

• Deserts
• Forests
• Urban areas
• Grasslands

What is the main predator of a common housefly?

• Spiders
• Frogs
• Birds
• All of the above

What is the main purpose of a housefly's wings?

• To communicate
• To swim
• To protect themselves
• To fly

How many wings does a common housefly have?

• 4
• 2
• 8
• 6

What is the main method of reproduction for a housefly?

• Eggs
• Live birth
• Fragmentation
• Budding

What is the main method of communication for a housefly?

• Visual signals
• Chemical signals
• Sound
• Touch

What is the main method of feeding for a housefly?

• Absorbing
• Sucking
• Biting
• Chewing

What is the main method of defense for a housefly?

• Biting
• Speed
• Stinging
• Camouflage