FLIES

While most insects have four wings, flies are two-winged insects that are part of the Order Diptera. Flies are found all over the world, even in Antarctica.

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How to Stop Black Flies from Biting

If those buzzing and biting black flies are preventing you from truly enjoying the great outdoors, you'll want to know how to stop black flies from biting. Read this article to learn how to stop black flies from biting.

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  • Blowfly
    Blowfly

    Blowfly, a fly with a black head and thorax and metallic blue or green abdomen. It is 1/4 to 5/8 inch (6 to 16 mm) long and has bristles on its thorax and at the base of its wings. See more »

  • Fly
    Fly

    Fly, the common name for many flying insects. True flies, however, include only insects of the order Diptera. See more »

  • Fruit Fly
    Fruit Fly

    Fruit Fly, the common name of various kinds of small flies that feed on fruit and decaying vegetable matter. See more »

  • Gnat
    Gnat

    Gnat, a general name for various small, blood-sucking flies related to mosquitoes and houseflies. See more »

  • Hessian Fly
    Hessian Fly

    Hessian Fly, a two-winged insect pest. It feeds on crop grasses, such as wheat, barley, and oats. See more »

  • Housefly
    Housefly

    Housefly, an insect pest found in nearly all parts of the world. It is one of the true flies. See more »

  • Mediterranean Fruit Fly
    Mediterranean Fruit Fly

    Mediterranean Fruit Fly, an insect that feeds on and destroys fruits and vegetables. See more »

  • Midge
    Midge

    Midge, a tiny two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito. Midges lay their eggs in freshwater or saltwater, under tree bark, or in damp organic matter. See more »

  • Mosquito
    Mosquito

    Mosquito, the most dangerous insect pest to man. Most species of mosquitoes are harmless. See more »

  • Screwworm
    Screwworm

    Screwworm, the larva of a species of blowfly. Female screwworm flies lay their eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals, especially cattle. See more »

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