Tiny White Worms in Strawberries? Here’s What They Really Are and Whether Your Berries Are Safe to Eat

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Why Tiny Larvae Can Be Present Inside Strawberries

The spotted wing drosophila is a fruit fly that lays its eggs inside fruit. Strawberries provide a suitable environment because they are soft, moist, and naturally rich in the material the developing larvae need.

After the eggs are deposited, the larvae begin developing within the fruit. Because continue reading …