Fruit fly

Commonly found in households near overripe fruit, vegetables, and garbage.

Primarily feeds on fermenting organic matter, yeast, and rotting fruits.

Fruit flies are active year-round but most prevalent during late summer. They have a rapid life cycle and can go from egg to adult in about a week.

Generally harmless to humans but can be a nuisance and potentially contaminate food with bacteria. They are highly beneficial in scientific research for studying genetics and disease.