Fruit fly

Commonly found in homes, greenhouses, and food markets near ripening or fermenting organic matter.

Larvae and adults feed on decaying fruit and organic material, specifically the yeasts and bacteria growing on them.

Active year-round indoors; they have a very fast life cycle, developing from egg to adult in about 8-10 days in warm conditions.

Generally considered a nuisance pest in homes. They can potentially contaminate food with bacteria like E. coli or Salmonella from rotting surfaces, though they do not bite.