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by Fuzzzy on July 6th, 2004
Flies are among the fastest of all flying insects. The buzzing of a fly is the sound of its wings beating. A house fly's wings beat about 200 times a second, and some midges move their wings 1,000 times a second. House flies fly at an average speed of 4 and 1/2 miles (7.2 kilometers) per hour. They can fly even faster for short distances to escape their enemies, which include people and many birds.
[ Source: http://www2.worldbook.com/wc/popup?path=features/insects&page=html/fly.html&direct=yes ]
by Schwein_H on August 12th, 2010
It's not the wings actually. I just saw a fly on my flystrip whose wings were 100% stuck, upside down, to the sticky stuff, but it was still making the buzzing sound. So I did some research and it turns out it's the thorax flexing, not the wings buzzing.
by Justin_C3900 on May 12th, 2011
Both incorrect. Flies breath through slits in their sides called spiracles. The buzzing sound they make is air rushing through the spiracles. It's the same effect as blowing air across the edge of a piece of paper between your lips, or the reed of a wind instrument.
How long will a fly keep alive trapped in your refrigerator with plenty to eat and drink?
by -O-uknow on July 22nd, 2010
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From what distance can a fly smell food?
by cehowski on July 9th, 2011
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Is it true that the adult fly only lives for 24 hours?
by PlushSkunk on June 26th, 2011
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If a fly lands into your soup,do you scoop it out and finish it,or do you just dump it out altogether?
by corruptedsoul on July 7th, 2010
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A fruit fly landed on my apricot mango yogurt, and I didn't realize it was there until after I put a spoonful in mouth. Perhaps I'll die?
by Quiet_Listener on July 20th, 2011
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