Common housefly (Musca domestica) closeup. The head (left) is dominated by a pair of large compound eyes (brown), each eye composed of about 4000 imag

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Common housefly (Musca domestica) closeup. The head (left) is dominated by a pair of large compound eyes (brown), each eye composed of about 4000 image-forming facets called ommatidia. Mouthparts are visible beneath the eye. Hairs on the head and body act as tactile (touch) organs. The housefly has one pair of wings (silver/grey) and six legs. They tend to frequent unsavoury places, feeding on decomposing matter as well as human food, and they may pick up and transmit serious diseases to humans.

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Size: 4200px × 4200px
Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Ilan Rosen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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