Re: Fruit Flys

[George Slusarczuk <yurko at warwick_net>]

Hello George,

I seem to remember, that one strain of "wingless" fruit flies (actually
"vestigial wing", because they do have rudimentary wings, but can not
fly) CAN produce flying offspring if the incubation temperature is high.
The same culture, when kept cooler, again produces "flightless" flies.

That could be your problem. OR you have an infestation of the wild
flies.

Best,

George



George & Melanie Caruso wrote:
> 
> I have noticed that some of my wingless frit fly cultures have produced
> some winged offspring. I am sure this will eventually ruin the whole
> wingless culture. Is there any way to prevent this from happening or do
> I just dump the whole culture? Does anyone know why this happens? Or how
> it can be prevented?
> Thanks,
> George
> 
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