Fruit flies seem to come out of nowhere. But no living being can arise from nothing, not even a small fly! Its origins are a bit of a mystery to us because it is hidden from our eyes.
How do fruit flies form?
Fruit flies, scientifically Drosophilidae, laytiny eggsfrom whichlarvae hatch. These go through three stages until they become fruit flies. Fruit flies can fly into the house from outside through open windows. The most common way is to introduce eggs on purchased fruit.
What do fruit fly eggs look like and where are they laid?
There are many species of fruit flies, also called fruit flies, vinegar flies, fruit flies, fermentation flies or must flies. The cultural followers include, for example, Drosophila melanogaster, which is known as the black-bellied fruit fly. Each female can lay up to 400 eggs.
- each egg is abouthalf a millimeter in size
- white-yellowish colored
- laid on fermenting organic material
- for example on fruit
- or leftover fruit in the organic trash can
How quickly does an egg become a fruit fly?
The development time is largely determined by the ambient temperature. Warmth is beneficial, which is why fruit flies can become a nuisance, especially in summer.
- At 25 °C the larva hatches about a day after laying the eggs
- after another day the first molt takes place
- after a total of nine days the third and final larval instar is completed
- the flying fruit fly, about 2.5 mm small, is “born”
- after about 12 hours the young fly is already sexually mature
What happens to fruit flies in winter?
While other fly species fall into hibernation, fruit flies are still in wintercheerful This is because they find comfortable temperatures all year round both in the supermarket and in our homes. However, the temperatures in winter are less favorable for reproduction, which is why we are usually spared a major plague.
How do I avoid bringing fruit beds into my home?
Fruit fly eggs are so small that they evade the eye. At the same time, fruit flies are also omnipresent in large numbers in supermarkets. It is not possible to completely avoid introducing eggs. Minimize the risk bynot buying overripe or damaged fruit You can also wash the fruit at home and then store it in the refrigerator, preferably in a closed container.
Tip
Fruit flies are harmless
They are annoying, annoying and more annoying, and of course disgusting. But fruit flies are also: harmless to humans. They should still be fought because otherwise they multiply explosively and cause infected fruit to spoil more quickly.
