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| − | The name '''fruit flies''' can apply to any fly of the family ''Tephritidae''. More commonly, however, it refers to the common fruit fly, ''Drosophila melanogaster''. As well as being a common pest, the fruit fly is known for its extensive use in experiments and studies of [[genetics]]. | + | [[Image:Female_Mexican_fruit_fly.jpg|thumb|200px|Female Mexican fruit fly]]The name '''fruit flies''' can apply to any fly of the family ''Tephritidae''. More commonly, however, it refers to the common fruit fly, ''Drosophila melanogaster''. As well as being a common pest, the fruit fly is known for its extensive use in experiments and studies of [[genetics]]. |
Fruit flies tend to be drawn to any sources of rotten or fermenting food. They reproduce by laying eggs (up to 500) among organic waste. The larvae, [[maggot|maggots]], will then hatch and feed. The lifecycle from egg to adult can be completed in about a week. | Fruit flies tend to be drawn to any sources of rotten or fermenting food. They reproduce by laying eggs (up to 500) among organic waste. The larvae, [[maggot|maggots]], will then hatch and feed. The lifecycle from egg to adult can be completed in about a week. | ||
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The name fruit flies can apply to any fly of the family Tephritidae. More commonly, however, it refers to the common fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. As well as being a common pest, the fruit fly is known for its extensive use in experiments and studies of genetics.
Fruit flies tend to be drawn to any sources of rotten or fermenting food. They reproduce by laying eggs (up to 500) among organic waste. The larvae, maggots, will then hatch and feed. The lifecycle from egg to adult can be completed in about a week.