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They came with the tomatoes - Drosophila - male
Copyright © 2007 Ron Hemberger

They came with the tomatoes - Drosophila - Male
Irvine, Orange County, California, USA
August 14, 2007
Size: ~2-3mm
Bonus protein in a pack of Splendido cherry tomatoes. Maybe a vinegar fly? They definitely love the stuff!
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 18 August, 2007 - 11:47pm
Last updated 4 September, 2007 - 12:55pm

Drosophila ...absolutely!
I used to work with these guys in a genetics fly lab... btw that guy in front is definitely male. In addition to the very black tip of his abdomen, in this picture you can actually see his "sex combs" - little black hooks on his front legs that help him hold on to a girl.
… joot, 19 August, 2007 - 12:23pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, joot.
You certainly know these critters. Thanks for the ID and other interesting info.
… Ron Hemberger, 19 August, 2007 - 9:30pm login or register to post comments

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