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Face Fly - Musca autumnalis

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image species author location uploaded taken select
Face Fly Face Fly - Musca autumnalis dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 27 May 2021, 9:26 a.m. 19 May 2021, 1:57 p.m.
Face Fly Face Fly - Musca autumnalis dylan Purdown and Stoke Park 24 May 2023, 10:12 a.m. 20 May 2023, 5:01 p.m.
Face Fly Face Fly - Musca autumnalis dylan Purdown and Stoke Park 24 May 2023, 10:12 a.m. 20 May 2023, 5:01 p.m.
Face Fly Face Fly - Musca autumnalis dylan Purdown and Stoke Park 24 May 2023, 10:12 a.m. 20 May 2023, 5:01 p.m.
Face Fly Face Fly - Musca autumnalis dylan Purdown and Stoke Park 24 May 2023, 10:12 a.m. 20 May 2023, 5:02 p.m.
Face Fly Face Fly - Musca autumnalis dylan Max Bog 24 Jun 2023, 1:33 a.m. 23 Jun 2023, 5:25 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout England and Wales. Habitat includes: farmland (with cattle especially), woodland etc. Life story: Basks on posts and fences, breeds in cattle dung (other dung may be used). Diet: Tears, sweat and blood (bites from other flies) from animals especially cattle), nectar from a variety of flowers. Flight period: March to October (peaks April to May). Length: 7 - 8 mm.