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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 26 MIN

Why Does a Fly Rub Its Hands Together? Lesson 133

from Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Is there anything good about a housefly as it’s buzzing around a picnic table or stealing bits of watermelon? Discover the fascinating secret lives of houseflies and how they showcase God’s wisdom and creativity.Here’s our trail map:Where Do Flies Come From?How Do Flies Dodge Fly Swatters?Why Do Flies Rub Their Hands Together?How Can We Keep Our Heart Clean?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-flies-rub-their-hands-together/Related Lessons to listen to next:Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f5ee174c-95fa-42ea-a703-f47dcf3ffffd/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Try CTCMath for FREE and save half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Housefly Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-flies-rub-their-hands-together/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done.” 1 John 1:9 (NCV)“You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you.” John 15:3 (NCV)“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Spontaneous Generation: A past idea in science that living things appeared from nonliving things.Maggot: The larvae or baby stage of a fly.Diptera: The order (category) of true flies including house flies, horse flies, fruit flies, gnats, crane flies, and mosquitoes. Characterized by one set of two wings.Haltere: A tiny knob-shaped organ behind a fly’s wings that helps it balance in flight.Campaniform Sensilla: Tiny sensors in a fly’s haltere that can feel bending or pressure and send flight information to the fly’s nervous system.Pulvilli: Two fatty pads on a fly’s foot that are covered in tiny hairs (setae) that make a sticky glue-like substance.Chemoreceptors: Tiny sensors on some insect’s feet that help them detect chemicals such as smell and taste.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

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