Researchers have discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. The study found that the fly peripheral taste organ has neurons with texture-tasting mechanoreceptors ...

Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution.

The researchers established that maggots will not eat food that is too hard or too soft, but if it is just ...

These expert-backed tips from an entomologist will help banish fruit flies and keep your kitchen pest-free for good.

A Queensland fruit fly outbreak centred on Glynde has triggered quarantine restrictions which include households keeping ...

This timeframe is based on scientific advice about the life cycle of the Oriental fruit fly,” Mr Inglis said. There is no change to the current movement rules that are in place. The A and B ...

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In many ways, fruit flies have become a convenient lens through which scientists can explore the complexities of life. This kind of tissue movement was expected to cause the cells to flow and ...

The search for more oriental fruit flies is continuing in South Auckland after the insect was found in a Papatoetoe surveillance trap on Friday. Strict fruit and vegetable movement restrictions would ...

the fruit fly is one of the model species frequently used in genetic experiments. It is small, measuring only 3 to 4 millimeter in length, and has a short life cycle with fast reproduction ...

Biosecurity NZ says more than 100 extra fruit fly traps have been set up since a fly was found in South Auckland. Strict biosecurity conditions are in place after an oriental fruit fly was found in a ...