Bug Identifier
Fruit Fly / Vinegar Fly
Community identification

Fruit Fly / Vinegar Fly

Drosophila melanogaster

Order & Family
Diptera: Drosophilidae
Size
2 - 4 mm
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Natural Habitat

Indoors near kitchens, pantries, garbage cans, compost, and decaying organic matter

Diet & Feeding

Fermenting fruits, vegetables, sugary liquids, yeasts, and organic debris

Behavior Patterns

Attracted to ripe or rotting produce and moisture; rapidly reproduces in humid indoor environments

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless nuisance pest; can contaminate food surfaces with bacteria from fermenting organic waste