Musca (fly)

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Musca
Musca domestica (housefly)
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Musca

Type species
M. domestica
Species

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Synonyms
Musca domestica (housefly)

Musca is a genus of flies. It includes Musca domestica (the housefly), as well as Musca autumnalis (the face fly or autumn housefly). It is part of the family Muscidae.

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References

  1. ^ Coquillett, D.W. (1901). "Types of anthomyid genera". Journal of the New York Entomological Society. 9. New York: The New York Entomological Society: 134–146. {{cite journal}}: |format= requires |url= (help)
  2. ^ Systema Dipterorum (83 species)