Fruit fly

Typically found in kitchens near overripe fruit or vegetables, garbage cans, and drains.

Mainly feeds on yeast cells that grow on fermenting or rotting fruit and other organic matter.

Attracted to light and fermented odors. They have a very rapid life cycle, often developing from egg to adult in 8-10 days, allowing for fast-growing populations.

They are a nuisance and can contaminate food with bacteria. However, they are highly beneficial in scientific research as genetic model organisms.