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Flies Flashcards

1
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Flies have only one pair of functional wings attached to the mesothorax and a pair of small, knob-like structures on the metathorax called

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halteres

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Thought to be remnants of the second pair of wings and do not function directly in flight, but are thought to assist flies with balance and orientation

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halteres

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3
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Upon completion of feeding, many maggots have the habit of

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wandering away from their breeding site

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4
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When breeding sites are hidden, what stage of development is most likely to be seen by a client or PMP?

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prepupal - just prior to pupation but after the larva has grown to a mature size

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5
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When do prepupae begin the pupation process to emerge as adults?

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once they find a suitable crevice to hide

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6
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_________ breeding sites can sometimes be far from where adults are found due to some flies who can fly more than a mile or more from their breeding site

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Outdoor

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7
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Three flies found in drains or sewers?

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Moth flies, phorid flies, and fungus gnats

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8
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Three flies found near rotting fruits and organic matter?

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Phorid flies, Fruit flies, and soldier flies

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9
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Fly found in potting soil?

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Fungus gnats

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10
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Four flies found in carrion?

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Phorid flies, soldier flies, blow flies, and flesh flies

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11
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Six flies found outdoors?

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Blow flies, flesh flies, house flies, crane flies, Moqsuitoes, Cluster flies

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12
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At the base of the flight wings of some flies, there are lobes or

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calypters (also called squamae)

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13
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Two flies with piercing-sucking mouthparts?

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Stable flies & mosquitoes

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14
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Flies with sponging mouthparts?

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House flies

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15
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Fly larvae have what type of mouthparts?

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chewing - cannot chew as adults

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16
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Two flies that have sponging mouthparts that are combined with a series of knife-like mouthparts?

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Horse flies and deer flies

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17
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Bristles on the body of flies are called

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chaetotaxy

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18
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The invasion of human tissue or organs by dipteran larvae is called

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myiasis

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19
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Which fly can transmit at least 100 known pathogens?

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Common house fly

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20
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Most well known flies that cause myiasis?

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Bot flies and warble flies - occasionally lesser house flies

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21
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Common pests of kitchens and restaurants where doors open frequently?

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House flies

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22
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Fourth wing vein curves sharply forwards toward the wing tip in which fly?

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House fly (Musca domestica)

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23
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Look similar to house flies, but they are much smaller in the adult stage?

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Lesser house flies

24
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Most important insects for forensic entomolgists?

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Blow flies aka bottle flies

25
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Not uncommon indoor pests especially when an animal dies in an attic, crawl space, or other inaccessible area in a structure

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Blow flies aka bottle flies

26
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Large number of these flies indoors is almost certain evidence of a dead animal in the structure

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Blow flies aka bottle flies

27
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Mature larvae of these flies are headless

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Blow flies aka bottle flies

28
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Tip of the abdomen is commonly red or pink on these fies

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Flesh flies

29
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Strong fliers and may travel up to 70 miles from their breeding sites

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Stable flies

30
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Sensitive to wind and frequently aggregate along lake or ocean shorelines, where they take refuge in dunes and may even breed in decaying seaweed

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Stable flies

31
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Checkerboard abdomens and prominent proboscis that is capable of causing a painful bite

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Stable flies

32
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Occasionally invade structures in the fall, especially in northern states

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Cluster flies

33
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Short, golden-colored hairs on the thorax and irregular light and dark gray areas on the abdomen

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Cluster flies

34
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Typically slow-moving flies

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Cluster flies

35
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Adults of these flies lay their eggs in soil, where their larvae parasitize earthworms

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Cluster flies

36
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May form overwintering clusters in attics and walls

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Cluster flies along with face flies

37
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Filth flies that may be misidentified as fruit flies or other small flies

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small dung flies

38
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Adult flies are about 1 inch and may resemble wasps in appearance

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Black soldier flies

39
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Larvae grow to more than one inch in length and are dark-brown, flattened, and leathery in appearance

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Black soldier flies

40
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Also known as vinegar flies or pomace flies

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fruit flies

41
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Usually tan to brownish-yellow or black, and their eyes may be bright-red or dark

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fruit flies

42
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Larvae have two dark “hooks” on the head end

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fruit flies

43
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Especially common during warmer seasons, but can be found year-round in structures

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fruit flies

44
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Less attracted to fruits and are more likely to be associated with floor drains, dishwashers, urinals, and fecal material

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dark-eyed fruit flies

45
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Also known as drain flies, filter flies, or sewer flies

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moth flies

46
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Veins on the wings are parallel, and the wings are densely covered with hairs giving them a moth-like appearance

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moth flies

47
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Prefer to live in sewers, sump pumps, drains, and under cracked tiles where moisture is plentiful

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drain flies

48
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Females lay eggs on the scummy layers of film that are found in standing water and the larvae feed on fungi, algae, bacterial films, and other microorganisms

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drain flies

49
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Also known as humpbacked flies, coffin flies, scuttle flies, or mausoleum flies

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phorid flies

50
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Humpbacked profiles on these flies and found near drains, sewers, and decaying organic matter

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phorid flies

51
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Heavy infestations in buildings are commonly associated with underground sewage lines that are broken

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phorid flies

52
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Females most commonly lay their eggs in the over-watered soil of potted plants or atriums

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fungus gnats

53
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Ultimate goal of fly management of indoor flies

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finding and eliminating larval breeding sites

54
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Light traps should generally be placed _______ feet above the ground and at least _______ feet from exterior doors

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4-6, 12-15

55
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Sticky boards for fly management should be replaced

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weekly or when 60% full

56
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The color and hairiness of these are useful in identification

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Squamae (calypters)

57
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Wetter years tend to produce higher numbers of these flies due to their preference to breed in wet, rotting grass clippings, hay, straw, and other organic materials especially when combined with manure

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Stable flies

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