Vinegar flies
- Pronunciation
- /VIN-uh-gur FLIES/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Vinegar fly
- Plural
- Vinegar flies
Definition
Small flies belonging to the family Drosophilidae, often associated with decay and fermentation.
Etymology
Likely derived from their association with vinegar and fermented products.
Example
The vinegar flies attracted by fermenting fruit are a common nuisance.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Drosophilidae
- Fermentation
- Decay