More on this topic
How to Control Flies

How to Control Flies

How to Keep Flies Out of Your House's Garbage Cans

How to Keep Flies Out of Your House's Garbage Cans

Ice Fishing Flies

Ice Fishing Flies Video

How to Get Rid of Outdoor Flies

How to Get Rid of Outdoor Flies

How Do Flies Mate?

How Do Flies Mate?

How to Remove Cluster Flies From a Home

How to Remove Cluster Flies From a Home

Where Can I Buy Western Flies for Fly Fishing?

Where Can I Buy Western Flies for Fly Fishing?

Home » Categories » Science » Biology » Animals » Insects » Flies
Flies
 
Question:
Avatar

How come houseflies will fly around a lamp during the day when it is turned off?

By Derry Tift Asked May 6 2008 12:00PM
0
Pts
 
 
Rate Question
Answer Question Help someone!
Get the latest questions in Flies 		flag
 

Welcome to Answerbag, a community of people sharing what they know.
Sign up now to ask a question or help someone else by giving an answer!

signup now
 

First Answer

by Bitto on May 6, 2008 at 12:04 pm Permalink

Avatar
Because the heat (while it is on) causes food particles (from cooking, frying, etc) to stick to the glass and the flies can smell it (just like they can smell shit) and like every other living creature, they love hanging around food.
2
Pts
 
 
Rate Answer
 
flag
Comments (be the first to comment)


Add an Answer

How come houseflies will fly around a lamp during the day when it is turned off?

How to write a good answer
Your answer:

Display answer in fixed-width font (good for tables or text diagrams)

Answers must adhere to our Terms of Use

To create links, just type the address with no HTML code. Use the Preview button at the bottom to verify.

You can edit your answer at any time.

Add Video Add Iimage


Important: Answerbag cannot guarantee the accuracy of answers submitted by members, and we recommend that you use common sense when following any advice found here. Read full disclaimer.