A Los Angeles County community has been placed under quarantine due to the detection of the Tau fruit fly in the unincorporated area of Stevenson Ranch. The adult Tau fly is around 7 millimeters in length and has a yellow body with black markings. A new invasive species was detected in Southern California, the Tau fruit fly. "This the first Tau fruit fly quarantine ever in the Western Hemisphere," it explained. On properties within 200 meters of detections, staff will cut host fruit and vegetables to inspect for any fruit fly larvae that may be present.

Source: Fox News August 01, 2023 20:47 UTC