Fruit Flies
Drosophila species
Appearance
- 3mm in length. Yellow–brown or mottled in colour with bright red eyes.
- Abdomen hangs down in flight, which is slow.
- Tend to hover.
Lifecycle
- Develops to adult in 7–30 days.
- Adult lives 2–9 weeks.
Habits
- Breeds in fermenting residues found in pubs, fruit & vegetables, breweries, etc.
- May also breed in unclean drains and cleaning utensils.
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