It neither the front that land first then the back or the back and front at the same time
2007-10-05 15:56:07 · 5 answers · asked by FarqhanF 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The leading theory for years was that the flies did a half barrel roll sideways a la the Blue Angels just before landing. This idea was shot down in 1958 when Natural History magazine published photos showing that in fact flies do a sort of backward somersault.
On approaching the ceiling, and while still flying right side up, flies extend their forelegs over their heads till they can grab a landing spot with the suction cups in their feet. Their momentum then enables them to swing their hind legs up, like a gymnast on a trapeze. Result: inverted fly, home and dry. So the answer to your query is, they get real close. Hope that'll do.
2007-10-05 16:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by gabound75 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it lands on the right side the the left
2007-10-05 22:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gabound75 has hit the nail on the head. That is exactly how flies land on ceilings.
2007-10-06 00:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a fly.
2007-10-05 22:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by Exitwound 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
their legs are sticky
2007-10-05 22:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by Alex! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋