Spotted wing drosophila (male and female) against a penny for scale. Photo by Phil Pellitteri, UW Insect Diagnostic Lab.

Spotted Wing Drosophila has been confirmed in Marquette County today.  This is a pest of all soft-skinned fruit crops, including strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and others.  The Insect Diagnostic Lab is maintaining a Spotted Wing Drosophila website that houses loads of information on this insect, including identification, management, and monitoring strategies.