Apple Maggot Fly
Rhagoletis pomonella
A small picture-winged fly found around orchards, wild hawthorns, and other host plants during the warm months. Adults feed on surface moisture, nectar, and honeydew, while females probe fruit skin to lay eggs beneath it. They move with short flights and distinctive wing displays, often flicking their patterned wings while walking on leaves or fruit. The dark wing bands are notable for resembling the stance of a jumping spider, which may help deter predators.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Apple Maggot Fly