Cycle of Rhagoletis mendax

This image illustrates the life cycle of Rhagoletis mendax and shows:

• that the pupal stage (in the soil) ends as late as mid-August
• the Rhagoletis mendax can remain in the pupal state for six months to four years
• the relative size and markings of the male and female adults
• the relative size of the egg and larvae

The image also shows how to identify the adult Rhagoletis mendax compared to Rhagoletis pomonella.