Fruit fly (Drosophila) larva

Commonly found in overripe fruit, rotting plant material, and moist organic waste.

Yeasts and bacteria growing on decaying vegetable and fruit surfaces.

Larvae crawl through soft organic matter, feeding voraciously to undergo three growth stages (instars) before pupating.

Generally harmless to human health, but considered a nuisance pest in kitchens and can contaminate food by introducing bacteria from rotting matter.