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When Do Flies Lay Maggots?

Chloe Bennett • • 7 min read
When Do Flies Lay Maggots?

Fly eggs hatch into larvae
The common house fly
house fly
Adult houseflies are usually 6 to 7 mm (1⁄4 to 9⁄32 in) long with a wingspan of 13 to 15 mm (1⁄2 to 19⁄32 in).
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lays eggs that resemble grains of white rice. Within 24 hours of being laid, maggots emerge from the eggs.

Do flies lay maggots every time they land?

So when the flies eat, the bacteria and viruses get all over them, and when they land on food it spreads right into our mouths. ... Despite all of the bacteria and potential infections lying in our food, we do have to be thankful for one thing — at least they're not laying any eggs when they land.

How long does it take for a fly to lay maggots?

Egg laying begins after the adult female is 10 days old, with maggots hatching within 24- 48hours. Larval development takes approximately 8-10 days, with development from egg to adult taking about 3 weeks.

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