House flies deploy a specialized organ called the ptilinum to break out of their pupa! Like the beloved butterfly, a house fly goes through an incredible metamorphosis. To make its grand entry into ...

Whoops! You left the door open, and one of the world’s least favorite flying guests just zipped inside: the house fly. Flies are everywhere, buzzing around your food, waste, and everything in between.

House fly pupae with exit holes made by emerging wasp larvae. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions ...