Older larvae jump repeatedly about 10 cm or more when removed from the fruit and placed on a flat, dry surface. Cylindrical, about 4 mm long, dark reddish brown, resembling a swollen grain of unhusked rice. Length 3.5-5 mm. Black-yellowish with brown tinge, especially on abdomen, head, and legs. Black vein on front ofe wings.
Eyes can be one of many colors.
Biology Life cycle. Eggs take 1-2 days to hatch. Adults become sexually mature in 8-10 days after emergence. The minimum period of time for one generation is approximately 30 days. Females puncture the skin of green or mature fruit and lay eggs in groups of 3 to 5 just under the skin.