Fruit Fly Biology and Behavior

The video explores the biology and behavior of fruit flies, detailing their life cycle from egg to adult, including courtship and mating rituals. It explains the larval growth stages and the transition to adulthood. The video also discusses methods to monitor and capture fruit flies using GreenWay traps, emphasizing the importance of understanding their biology to manage infestations effectively.

What is a common place where fruit flies are found in our daily lives?

• Underwater

• In the air ducts

• On fresh fruits and produce

• In the soil

How long does it take for a fruit fly to complete its life cycle from egg to adult?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 20 days

What behavior do male fruit flies exhibit during courtship?

• Producing light

• Changing color

• Holding their wing at a 90-degree angle

• Building nests

What is the primary food source for fruit fly larvae?

• Fresh leaves

• Ripened bananas

• Flower nectar

• Tree bark

How many growth instars do fruit fly larvae go through?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

What happens to a fruit fly larva after it reaches full maturity?

• It becomes a pupa

• It remains a larva

• It lays eggs

• It dies

How soon after emerging do adult fruit flies become sexually active?

• 3 days

• 1 day

• 2 days

• Immediately

What attracts fruit flies to GreenWay traps?

• Heat

• Food odors from the red liquid

• Bright colors

• Sound waves

What prevents fruit flies from escaping the GreenWay trap?

• Electric shock

• Sticky surface

• Magnetic field

• Funnel at the neck of the trap

Why is understanding fruit fly biology important?

• To study their colors

• To use them as pets

• To eliminate them from our environments

• To increase their population