Drosophila repleta Wollaston, 1858 is a animal in the Drosophilidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Drosophila repleta Wollaston, 1858
Drosophila repleta is a subtropical vinegar fly that can carry foodborne pathogens onto human food.
Drosophila repleta, formally described by Wollaston in 1858, is a species of vinegar fly that belongs to the family Drosophilidae. It is a subtropical species that is well adapted to warm, urbanized environments. This fly can carry several foodborne pathogens, including Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Saint Paul, and Listeria innocua, onto food intended for human consumption, making it a carrier of foodborne illness.
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