Welcome to the world of flies! Despite being tiny, these insects are packed with interesting features:
- Flies belong to the order Diptera, which means "two wings."
- They have thousands of species all over the world, contributing to pollination and decomposing.
- Houseflies can taste with their feet! They have taste receptors on the lower leg and feet.
- A fly can beat its wings up to 1,000 times per minute. That's fast!
- Did you know flies can be trained? Scientists have trained flies to avoid certain smells.
Flies are more than just household annoyances. They play crucial roles in nature's cycle!