Fruit flies are invaluable for scientific research due to their 77% gene similarity to humans, making them ideal for space ...

A demonstration on how to place a Fruit Saver net over an apple tree to protect it from fruit fly, birds, and other animals. Fruit Saver net link: Information article on fruit fly: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- P ...

Male fruit flies don't just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female partners could shed light ...

Scientists have for the first time demonstrated play-like behavior in flies. They found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) voluntarily and repeatedly visited a carousel.

For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't just try to ...