How Do Flies Come Back to Life?
WouterFlies are fascinating creatures. They are not immortal and will not come back to life after being killed. Some species of flies can survive in subzero temperatures while others cannot. The longer they remain in the fridge, the lower their chances of survival. Generally, flies that have been frozen will not come back to life.
Flies reproduce very quickly. They may twitch after being frozen but that doesn’t mean they have come back to life. Flies reproduce so quickly that the appearance of a frozen fly is not real. The fly may thaw out and start buzzing. Once the fly is revived, it will begin to flutter around and fly away.
Certain species of flies can even feign death. While this may seem to be an unnatural behavior, it is actually a natural response to threats. The common housefly, for instance, has very fast reflexes. It may not be able to run away from a mouse, but it will attempt to mimic death by rubbing its front legs together. This feign death, known scientifically as thanatosis, is a natural defense mechanism. It is an instinctive response to a threat, which can result in a fly appearing dead.
Flies lay eggs in garbage during the summer months. Flies lay their eggs in vegetable and meat scraps. In a week or two, they hatch into maggots. Then, they pupate in dark places. During this time, homeowners may notice fly maggots crawling around their trash cans. They can also vacuum them up, but if missed, the maggots will hatch and emerge as flies.
