Marsh crane fly. The marsh crane fly, species Tipula oleracea, is native to Europe and Africa but is now widespread across North America. These flies are also called the common crane fly.

Some of Orange County was placed under quarantine due to an invasive fruit fly species, according to the state's Department of Food and Agriculture, which has told residents in affected areas to ...

An invasive fruit fly species has brought an agriculture quarantine to parts of Orange County, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

A team of scientists discovered a species of blow fly (family Calliphoridae) whose larvae can infiltrate colonies of harvester termites in the Anti-Atlas mountains of southern Morocco.

Depending on the fly species, some can be more selective of what they eat. For example, fruit flies tend to prefer fermented fruits or vinegar. What makes fruit flies attracted to fruit is the smell.

A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. In the study – by the University of Exeter – 35 fruit fly species were exposed to 11 different viruses of ...