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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