Fruit fly (resembling species)

Typically found in urban and domestic environments, especially near ripening or fermenting organic matter like fruits and vegetables.

Larvae feed on the yeast and microorganisms associated with decaying or fermenting organic matter; adults feed on liquid from decaying fruit.

Fast-moving flyers that are attracted to light and the smell of fermentation; they undergo holometabolous development (egg, larva, pupa, adult) very rapidly.

Generally considered a nuisance pest in homes; however, they are invaluable model organisms in biological and genetic research. They do not bite but can transfer bacteria from dirty surfaces to food.