Fruit Fly

Human dwellings, kitchens, composting areas, and orchards where decaying organic matter is present.

Larvae and adults feed on microorganisms like yeast growing on fermenting fruits and vegetables.

Swift reproduction cycles; they are attracted to the smell of fermentation and are most active during the day.

They are nuisance pests in homes and can potentially contaminate food with bacteria; however, they are invaluable to genetic and biological research.