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Fruit Fly Culture

Fruit flies consist of many different species that belong to the Genus Drosophila. They are commonly seen in areas where fruits and vegetables have become overripe or have begun to ferment. Adults are tan and black in color with red, protruding eyes.

Female fruit flies are located by male fruit flies through sight, sound or smell. Although females may turn coy in order to ensure that males belong to the correct sex and species, males continue to pursue females in order to mate.

Fruit flies undergo a prelude of dances prior to mating. The dance begins when the male approaches the female slowly and vibrates his legs on her head. The next stage of the courtship dance begins when both flies drag their legs from side to side while facing each other. This seems to boost the male's confidence. He then spreads his wings and twists the leading edges downward. This simple gesture signifies the male's official intent to mount the female.

The entire life cycle of a fruit fly can be complete in two weeks. Eggs are laid in organic materials, so that after larvae appear, food sources are available. A fruit fly is capable of laying up to five hundred eggs at a time.

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