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Vinegar fly

Drosophila

Photo by MartinL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A small fruit fly feeding or laying eggs on a grapefruit.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
There were about 20 harlequin bug nymphs on this fallen fruit and they all scurried off when I approached. This diptera may be lonely now.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Nature in Yellow

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PublishedJanuary 10, 2012

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