The fruit fly ranges from light tan to reddish orange and brown. Fruit flies have a taste for too-ripe fruit (other produce, too!) and thrive on high-fructose substances
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WHY IS THERE ALWAYS MORE THAN ONE FRUIT FLY?
The female fruit fly lays its eggs on the surface or inside fruit that’s overripe, rotting, or decaying. Each female fly can lay up to 500 eggs at a time, so it’s important to take action as soon as you spot the first fruit fly . After hatching, the larva feast on their surroundings (like a past-ripe banana) for a few days, before evolving into fully formed adults. Overall, their life cycle is pretty quick—fruit flies are capable of mating just two days after they reach the adult stage—which means your clean-up clock starts ASAP .
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
D. melanogaster remains one of the most studied organisms in biological research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology. The fruit fly also has impact in environmental studies and mutagenesis. It was among the first organisms used for genetic analysis, and today it is one of the most widely used and genetically best-known of all eukaryotic organisms. All organisms use common genetic systems; therefore, comprehending processes such as transcription and replication in fruit flies helps in understanding these processes in other eukaryotes, including humans.
HOW DO I STOP FRUIT FLIES FROM BREEDING?
The fruit fly hates clean surfaces, so keep those countertops as clean as possible . When you spill some fruit juice or other sugary substance, don’t wait until your favorite TV show is over to clean it up. Keep those sink drains free of food particles and eradicate all of the gross residue in and around the drain . If you don’t, they’ll become the perfect destination for fruit flies to breed. You don’t want that.
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