Greenhead flies have a short life span, appearing in early July, and extending through August.
The Greenhead fly (Tabanus nigrovittatus) is a species of biting horse fly commonly found around coastal salt marshes of the Eastern United States. The biting females are seen as an excessive pest to humans and animals, seeking out a blood meal in daylight hours, attacking persistently.
There are multiple species and types of flies that have a lifespan ranging from few days to years.
The lifecycle of a fly is normally divided into 4 stages. These are:
1) Egg
2) Larva
3) Pupa
4) Adult
Flies developing in warm conditions with moderate food tend to grow faster and live longer than their counterparts in the wild.
See a table showing the life expectancy for different types of flies at Get Rid Of Flies Guide.
Check out these five facts about greenhead fly that might keep you indoors this summer shared by BitingFlyTrap.com.