It is a relatively small insect belonging to the Drosophilidae family, the arthropod phylum, and the order Diptera.The vinegar fly is also known by many names such as fruit fly or Drosophila. Facts about The Vinegar Fly These flies are commonly found near rotting or unripe fruits.The scientist Thomas Hunt Morgan was the first to … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the vinegar fly: the world’s number one scientific insect.