The Shocking Discovery of Eggs Laid by a Freaky Fruit Fly in Your Strawberries | Inside View

Although the spotted wing drosophila may resemble a typical fruit fly, it is actually a far more menacing pest. As strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries reach their peak ripeness, this fly penetrates the fruit with its saw-like ovipositor and deposits its eggs inside. The resulting larvae feed on the fruit, causing it to deteriorate into a soft and unappetizing substance. But is it possible that a wasp, accompanied by its own insatiable larvae, might hold the key to resolving this issue?