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Noon Fly

Mesembrina meridiana

The Noon Fly is a small, friendly insect that loves to fly around during the day. It has a shiny body and often rests on flowers, making it easy to spot in gardens.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Noon Fly is a stout, black fly, distinguished by its bright orange face and the yellow-orange tip of its abdomen. Its thorax features two faint, orange-yellow stripes. Its wings are clear with dark veins.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyMuscidaeGenusMesembrina
Noon Fly
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Noon Fly

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though they look tough, Noon Flies are completely harmless to humans.

Noon Flies love basking in the sun to warm up, just like you might!

Their babies grow up inside cow dung, turning messy waste into soil food.

These flies have tiny hairs all over them, perfect for picking up pollen!

Special abilities

Ability

Sun Seeker

Noon Fly has specialized eyes that help them quickly find warm, sunny spots to feed and rest, even on cooler days.

Ability

Nutrient Recycler

Noon Fly larvae can break down organic matter like dung, transforming waste into nutrients for the soil.

Ability

Flower Friend

Noon Fly can carry pollen between flowers on its hairy body, helping plants grow new seeds and fruits.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
15-20 mm
Size
7-10 mm
Lifespan
20-40 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip nectar from flowers, while their babies are nature's tiny recyclers, eating dung.

Age differences: Larvae feed on decaying organic matter like dung, while adults drink nectar and consume pollen from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • pollen
  • mammal dung
  • decaying plant matter

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Noon Flies are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Noon Fly's wingspan?

15-20 mm

How big is Noon Fly?

7-10 mm

How long does Noon Fly live?

20-40 days

What does Noon Fly eat?

Adults sip nectar from flowers, while their babies are nature's tiny recyclers, eating dung.

Where is Noon Fly usually found?

Urban areas

How does Noon Fly hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Noon Fly have?

6

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