Fruit Fly

Scientific name:
(Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Facts: Fruit flies make up a large number of species. In some areas of the world they are very important pests. However, their major source of importance is in the study of genetics. These flies have done more for the study of genetics than any other creature. Larvae develop in decaying fruit.

Photo credit: Bastiaan (Bart) Drees