32+ Papaya Fruit Fly Gif. First of all this looks like a papaya fruit fly to me but i'm definitely not an expert on bug identification, please correct me if i'm mistaken on the id. It is also found in central america (belize, costa rica.

The papaya fruit fly, bactrocera papayae, is placed in the family tephritidae within the order diptera (the true flies). The papaya fruit fly is distributed throughout the caribbean, particularly in puerto rico, the dominican republic, trinidad, cuba and the bahamas. Papayas have exacting climate requirements for vigorous growth and fruit production.

There are at least 4 000 species in this family of flies, the great majority of which have.

Mainland must be treated to prevent the transfer of fruit fly larvae or eggs to mainland farming areas where there is a possibility that the flies. Cool temperatures will also alter fruit flavor. Papayas make excellent container and greenhouse. The seeds of the fruit resemble peppercorns and are edible.