How far can a housefly travel?

kerry8888

i have no clue but i do recall many years ago when i was sailing on a cargo ship with my husband. it was always a bit of a giggle when we would see a fly buzzing around the accommodation. we were in the middle of the pacific, sometimes 20 days out of port. i guess the flies that stowed away never got to see their families again but they certainly must have rated as international jetsetters in the fly fraternity....:) Apr 30 03, 4:36 AM

Friar Tuck

Ignoring all help by artificial means, houseflies usually stay near their breeding places but records show they can travel up to 28 miles carried by wind currents. These flies can move 4-6 miles within 24 hours. Flies prefer to rest on corners and edges of thin objects such as wire and strings. At night they usually rest near their food sources, 5-15 ft. off the ground. http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/1insects/fly.html Apr 30 03, 8:24 AM

Sakvacman

In reference to kerry's post. Every once in awhile on a plane, a fly will hitch a ride. I've often wondered what a fly or another bug's reaction is when they land. 'where the hell am I?', or do they brag about it...'Alright! I can now claim, that I have flown father than any of my friends in my larvee'..do they feel homesick...'sniff!, boo-hoo, how did I get so far away from home..waaaaaaa!'...what happens if the fly gets of the plane, flys around the new city awhile, and somehow gets back on the return flight, and when he arrives back home, he tells his family about his trip, and they don't believe him. (I have to stop now, my head's starting to hurt from thinking so much) Apr 30 03, 8:58 AM

McG	There's a very funny song by Christine Lavin about a fly on a flight from Houston to San Antonio. http://www.christinelavin.com/00031707foap.html May 07 03, 7:59 AM