Masters of flying, flies have only two wings (compared to four on many other insects) but still manage to move incredibly fast. Mosquitoes are a slender, delicate type of fly best known for their habit of biting. From housefiles to fruit flies, this program explains the complete four-stage metamorphosis, the predators of flies and the "benefits" of maggots. A studio demonstration shows how to make a fruit fly trap and how to raise fruit flies.
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