Fruit Fly

The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is a small insect often found near decaying fruit or fermenting drinks. It thrives in places like orchards, kitchens, and pubs, drawn to the sweet, tangy scents of rot and fermentation.

• It is also known as the vinegar fly or banana fly.
• Fruit flies are attracted to rotting fruit and fermenting liquids.
• They are commonly found in orchards, kitchens, and pubs.