Infact
91 / 100
True

The text states that a housefly can lay up to 2,000 to 3,000 eggs during its lifespan, which lasts about a month.

Infact verdict: True (91/100).

The claims regarding housefly reproduction and lifespan are supported by multiple sources. The claim that a housefly can lay up to 3,000 eggs is corroborated by reliable sources, indicating it is accurate. Similarly, the lifespan of a housefly being about a month is confirmed by several sources, making it a factual assertion. Both claims are well-supported by evidence, leading to high confidence in their accuracy.

September 06, 2026 Language: en 2 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

91
True Science
A housefly can lay up to 2,000 to 3,000 eggs during its lifespan.
The claim that a housefly can lay up to 3,000 eggs is supported by multiple sources, including a fact sheet from Extension and other web sources. This corroboration from reliable sources supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 85
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm the claim.
91
True Science
The lifespan of a housefly lasts about a month.
The claim that the lifespan of a housefly is about a month is supported by several sources, including Terminix and other reliable web sources. This consistent evidence supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 85
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm the claim.

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