8 inch long.
Unlike ordinary fruit flies that are usually associated with rotting produce, spotted wing drosophila can lay eggs in healthy fruit while it is still ripening.
That means a berry can look perfectly normal on the outside while larvae are developing inside.
Which Fruits Are Most Likely to Be Affected?
These pests particularly favor soft, thin-skinned fruits.
Common targets include:
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Plums
University extension sources specifically identify raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries among the fruits that can be affected.
