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Are flies born?

Published in Fly Life Cycle 1 min read

Yes, flies emerge from eggs as larvae, so indirectly, they are "born" from eggs. The life cycle includes this stage.

Flies undergo a complete metamorphosis, meaning they have four distinct life stages:

  • Egg
  • Larva (maggot)
  • Pupa
  • Adult

According to the provided reference, the gestation of a house fly egg is only 24 hours. After that, larvae emerge from the eggs. So, while not born in the same way mammals are, flies develop from eggs into larvae.