The House Fly 
INSECT LIFE 
ITS WHY AND WHEREFORE 
THE HOUSE FLY 
Everything, without exception, has its 
use — even the house fly. Yes, most people 
reply, no doubt it is sent to try our patience. 
The one comfort vouchsafed to us by the 
advent of the cold, dreary days of winter 
is, according to some, “ There are no flies 
to worry us.” First, let us be sure of our 
ground. We are going to think for a few 
moments about the house fly and just 
dismiss with but a slight comment its many 
cousins. 
More than one species of fly enters our 
houses. The proper scientific name of the 
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