Housefly
A housefly is a common flying insect often found near human habitation and associated with transmitting diseases.
How big is it?
7 mm across
Also 0.2756 in
Body length · representative
A little perspective
About the same scale as Grain of rice.
Grain of rice: A grain of rice is the edible seed of the rice plant, widely consumed as a staple food.
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Housefly
A chosen 7 mm housefly body. Legs and wings extend beyond the measured span.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Grain of rice
Uncooked illustrative grain, 7 mm long and 25 mg.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 7 mm
For comparison, this page uses body length. This is labelled representative; the central value is useful for comparison, while real values or measurement solutions can vary.
A chosen 7 mm housefly body. Legs and wings extend beyond the measured span.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Housefly dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm | Not recorded | representative | |
| 12 mg | Not recorded | representative |
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Around the same scale · Everyday thingsGrain of rice7 mmA grain of rice is the edible seed of the rice plant, widely consumed as a staple food.
Nearest higher value · Living thingsHoneybee1.5 cmA honeybee is a social insect that lives in a colony and gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.Sources and method
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