Fruit fly

Found near decaying organic matter, overripe fruit, and fermentation sources in indoor and outdoor environments.

Feeds on yeasts, fungi, and sugars present in fermenting or decaying fruit and plant material.

Rapidly reproduces in warm conditions, with females laying eggs directly on the surface of fermenting food sources.

Acts as a major nuisance pest in homes and food processing facilities, but serves as a vital model organism in genetic research.