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[[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]]. | [[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]]. | ||
| − | [[Fruits|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. | + | [[Fruits|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 are a waste of money and do nothing scientifically beneficial according to [[Sarah Palin]]. |
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Revision as of 23:44, October 27, 2008
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. Fruit flies are a waste of money and do nothing scientifically beneficial according to Sarah Palin.