Muscidae constitutes a family of flies found in the superfamily Muscoidea. Muscidae, some of which are commonly known as houseflies or stable flies. Both male and female flies feed on all kinds of human food, rubbish, and excreta, including sweat, and on animal dung. They are known to be a carrier of various diseases and hence they can be considered pests for humans.
Which one of the following belongs to the family Muscidae?
NEET UG 2021 — Botany The Living World
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Which one of the following belongs to the family Muscidae?
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Held on 30 Apr 2021 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Fire fly
- B
Grasshopper
- C
Cockroach
- D
House fly
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