How far away can flies smell potential food? We see very few flies in our garden, yet by the time a sparrowhawk had finished his breakfast on our lawn a few days ago, the remains were covered with flies. Do they hold a record for keenness of sense of smell versus their size?
Karen Packham, New Malden, Surrey, UK
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