Question

Which one of the following belongs to the family Muscidae?

• A. House fly
• B. Grasshopper
• C. Cockroach
• D. Fire fly

Answer 1

The correct option is A

House fly

The correct option is Option A.

The explanation for correct option:

Houseflies are members of the Muscidae family, class Insecta, and phylum Arthropoda.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option B :

Grasshoppers belong to the Acrididae family of insects.

Option C :

Cockroaches belong to the Blattidae family of insects.

Option D :

Fire fly belong to the Lampyridae family, which belongs to the insecta class.

Final answer: House fly belongs to the family Muscidae.