Fruit fly larva (or pupa)

Commonly found in residential kitchens, grocery stores, and near compost bins or decaying organic matter.

Feeds on yeast and microorganisms found in fermenting or overripe fruits and vegetables.

The larvae crawl through moist organic material to feed; they later move to drier areas to pupate into a hard-shelled casing.

They do not bite or sting but are considered a nuisance pest that can potentially contaminate food with bacteria and speed up spoilage.