They differ from driedfruit beetle larvae in that they do not have a sclerotized head capsule. Vinegar flies are also responsible for transmitting spoilage organisms to sound fruit. Late ripening varieties are especially susceptible to damage.
Vinegar flies breed in any fermenting or decaying fruit.
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