Female of the invasive spotted wing drosophila (IMAGE)

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Female of the invasive spotted wing drosophila

Caption

The females of the invasive spotted wing drosophila has an enlarged, serrated ovipositor to attack undamaged fruits, which gives it a competitive advantage over native fruit flies.

Credit

Prof. Martin M. Gossner

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