1. Houseflies (Musca domestica): Houseflies can lay eggs multiple times during their lifespan, with each female capable of laying up to 100-150 eggs at a time. The time between egg-laying cycles can range from a few days to a week, depending on temperature, humidity, and availability of food.
2. Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster): Fruit flies have a shorter lifespan compared to houseflies, but they lay eggs very frequently. A female fruit fly can lay up to 500 eggs during her lifetime, with multiple egg-laying cycles occurring over several days.
3. Blow flies (Calliphoridae): Blow flies are known for laying their eggs on dead or decaying organic matter, including carcasses and feces. The females lay clusters of eggs, and the number of eggs per cluster can vary from species to species. Egg-laying usually occurs within a few days of finding a suitable substrate.
4. Mosquitoes (Culicidae): Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, such as puddles, ponds, or stagnant water containers. The number of eggs laid per cycle and the frequency of egg-laying depend on the species and environmental conditions. Some species lay eggs in batches of up to 200 eggs, while others lay smaller clusters.
It is important to note that factors such as temperature, humidity, nutrition, and the availability of suitable oviposition sites can significantly influence the egg-laying behavior and frequency of different fly species.