Extreme close-up of a black soldier fly with iridescent eyes perched on a vibrant green leaf, revealing intricate anatomical details and contrasting textures
WHEN we think about flies, we are immediately reminded of pesky, irritating insects that are not only annoying, but dangerous as well, as they tend to favour rubbish bins, rotting items and faeces.
Flies, such as the common housefly, can carry as many as 200-known pathogens and parasites that can be harmful to humans, fanning diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, food poisoning, even tuberculosis.
