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wolf-pearl · 2 years
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Ok so I'm taking a genetics class right now and in lab we've been given fruit flies with different mutations that we need to breed over the course of the semester.
Now, first thing I learned: fruit flies don't eat fruit. They eat yeast. They eat the yeast on fermenting fruit. They can not actually eat fruit. Their name is a lie.
Secondly, one of the two mutant lines I was given to cross are flies with the apterous mutation, aka they're wingless. I feel so bad for them, they can't do the one thing they're named for, they cant fly.
And then I realized. My fruit flies are in truth insects that eat yeast and can't fly.
Anyways, I've been calling them my yeast crawls and I am their god now.
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ljsbugblog · 3 months
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No common name (Spathulina acroleuca).
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futurebird · 1 month
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Sisters bond over fruit fly murder
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Big sister...
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... little sister ...
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Work together....
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... and catch their dinner!
Took these photos today of my nicos. Look at their little hairs and big eyes. This colony is a lot of trouble but I love them.
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taxonomytournament · 25 days
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Taxonomy Tournament: Insects
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Diptera. This order, known as the true flies, is made up of insects that fly using onle a single pair of wings. Members inclue fruit flies, houseflies, and mosquitos
Lepidoptera. This order is made up of butterflies and moths. It is the second largest order (behind beetles) making up 10% of all described species of living things. They have large triangular wings and a proboscis for siphoning nectar.
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uncharismatic-fauna · 3 months
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Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
Ever notice how fruit flies often seem to appear from thin air? The truth is, they probably were there all along! Fruit fly eggs are so small, they can't be seen with the naked eye-- less than 0.5 mm (0.02 inches) in length!
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(Image: Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) eggs under a microscope by Lisa Kadlec)
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Fruit flies have been used extensively in many different fields of research because they're easy to breed and take care of. Because of this, we now have extensive video documentation of their development process, from the moment their eggs is laid right up until it hatches!
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bpod-bpod · 2 months
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Learning from Memory
New genetic tools for greater understanding of the complexity of how memories influence behaviours at the neuronal level in the fruit fly model organism
Read the published research article here
Image from work by Gerald M Rubin and Yoshinori Aso
Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ashburn, VA, USA
Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Published in eLife, January 2024
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antiqueanimals · 1 year
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Elementary Textbook of Economic Zoology and Entomology. Written by Vernon Kellogg and Rennie Doane. 1915.
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rattyexplores · 3 months
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Photos 1-2 - Sepsidae: Parapalaeosepsis sp.
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Photos 3-4 - Muscidae: Graphomya sp.
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Photos 5-6 - Acalyptratae sp.
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Photos 7-8 - Tachinidae sp. (multiple specimens)
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Photos 9-10 - Muscidae: Limnophora sp. (multiple specimens)
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Photos 11-12 - Tephritidae: Campiglossa sororcula
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Photos 13-14 - Syrphidae sp.
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Photos 15-16 - Tachinidae sp.
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Photos 17-18 - Syrphidae: Eristalinus sp. (multiple specimens)
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Photos 19-20 - Syrphidae sp.
Flies found in farming area, rainy day. Not sure why they all came out suddenly.
04/07/23 - Diptera spp. - sugarcane farmland
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jupiterswasphouse · 11 months
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[PHOTOS TAKEN: APRIL 22ND, 2023 | Image ID: Three photos of a brown-ish yellow fruit fly with red eyes standing on the side of a partially clear plastic water bottle /End IDs.]
Little guy decided to hang out for a bit :]
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squeakygeeky · 5 months
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How to Catch Flies With Vinegar
I think I've posted about this before, but since I am once again At War, here is how to kill fruit flies.
Find the source of the infestation and deal with it
Fill a shallow container with some apple cider vinegar
Add a drop of dish soap
Cover with plastic wrap, or perhaps the plastic lid if using an old takeout container
Poke holes in top with pen
Wait
Unfortunately I'm not sure if I found the source. I'm a frequent cook but indifferent housekeeper so I'm not sure if it was the stray apple slice or something else. But it's a little better already.
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feral-babe · 14 days
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The Two of Galls emerges as a dynamic portrayal of balance, adaptability, and juggling multiple responsibilities. It encourages us to find equilibrium amidst the tumultuous currents of chaos that define the human journey. It speaks to the delicate balancing act of our existence, where each step unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns, demanding unwavering endurance and adaptability. Through this card, we discern the timeless wisdom that beckons us to seek harmony among uncertainty and navigate the fluidity of life with grace and fortitude. Deftly maneuvering the undulating waves, we are called to embrace the ebb and flow of fortune with graceful poise, learning to pivot and adapt as the tides of fate shift around us. Through the art of steadiness, we unearth the profound truth that, within the disorder, there exists a hidden opportunity for harmony to bloom.
Equipped with elongated stalks delicately bearing eyes like precious jewels, the stalk-eyed fruit fly offers a tangible manifestation of this exquisite stability. This adaptation serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of adjusting and evolving to effectively navigate life's dynamic landscape. Much like the card suggests, life often presents us with a blend of contrasting demands. In embracing the fluidity of existence with open arms and trusting in our ability to adapt and thrive, we discover the profound beauty of resilience and the boundless potential that lies within the acceptance of uncertainty.
This card, reflected in the subtle movements of the fruit fly, serves as a gentle reminder that balance is not a fixed state but rather an ongoing process of adjustment and refinement. It prompts us to embrace the fluidity of life, to adapt and evolve in accordance with the shifting tides. We must learn to find balance among the chaos, and solace in the perpetual motion of the cosmos. Within the disarray, there is beauty to be found. In the seamless interplay of light and shadow, chaos and order, we discover the essence of the human experience. It is in these moments of flux that we find our true selves.
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wolf-pearl · 1 year
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The longer I live on this earth and the longer I spend in my genetics class, the more I think bug scientists are honestly right. These lil guys are so stupid and I love them so much.
Look at these little guys.
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They're so small. They have such big, dumb, inocent eyes. They don't know that there's thousands of beings so much larger than they could ever comprehend who all think these lil flies are fantastic. They don't even know.
.... wait I was trying to write a post about cool things I've learned about these guys uuuHH-
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ljsbugblog · 1 month
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Unknown Fruit Fly (family Tephritidae).
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peachdoxie · 1 year
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I know spontaneous generation was disproven like 300+ years ago, but damn, where do these fruit flies come from?
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taxonomytournament · 2 months
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Taxonomy Tournament: Insects
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Siphonaptera. This order is made up of fleas, small flightless insects that live as external parasites of mammals and birds, which feed on their blood.
Diptera. This order, known as the true flies, is made up of insects that fly using onle a single pair of wings. Members inclue fruit flies, houseflies, and mosquitos
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janimatorbot · 9 months
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I don't actually hate bugs, like spiders they keep to themselves and that's fine. Fruit flys on the other hand can't mind their own business even if it kills them.
Crawling in my damn nose and flying all over my food. NO YOU CANNOT HAVE AN ORGY IN MY FUCKING RAMEN GTFO BEFORE I SLAP YOU TO OBLIVION
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