Practice mode Entomology

What type of mouthparts does a housefly have?

Correct answer A. Sponging type

Explanation

The housefly has a sponge-like labellum that secretes saliva onto food and soaks up the dissolved liquid, so its mouthparts are of the sponging type.

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