African Fig Fly

Also known as Striped Fruit Fly, Fig Fly, African Fruit Fly

African fig flies are distinctive vinegar flies easily recognized by two bold silver-white stripes running down the length of their reddish-tan thorax. Native to tropical Africa and Asia, this adaptable insect has rapidly invaded temperate and tropical fruit-growing regions around the globe over recent decades. Females deposit eggs in ripe and overripe soft fruits, particularly figs, peaches, and berries, making them significant agricultural pests.