appearance and can be difficult to spot without careful inspection.
These larvae thrive in the soft, ripening flesh of strawberries, which provides an ideal environment for them to develop. The female flies lay their eggs just below the fruit鈥檚 surface, and as the eggs hatch, the larvae begin to feed on the fruit from the inside out. This process can occur rapidly, especially in warm, humid conditions, making it a common issue in many strawberry-growing regions.
