Fruit Flies, Vinegar Flies, Pomace Flies
Fruit flies are small, red-eyed, 1/4 inch long flies commonly associated with overripe and fermenting fruits and vegetables. However, fruit need not be present to have fruit flies, as they can originate from other sources. Fruit flies can ... [... more]
Iowa State University |
Vinegar Flies
Various species of Drosophila are known as vinegar or pomace flies. Adults are small, yellowish flies and are commonly attracted to fermenting fruit of all kinds. Populations build up as the fruit harvest season progresses. The 0.25-inch-long ... [... more]
University of California IPM |
UC Management Guidelines for Vinegar Fly on Strawberry
Vinegar flies, also known as fruit or pomace flies, are small, yellowish flies that are commonly attracted to fermenting fruit of all kinds. Populations may build up as the freezer harvest season progresses and temperatures become warmer, ... [... more]
University of California IPM |
