The discovery of a male Queensland fruit fly has put the Auckland suburb of Devonport and surrounding areas into a fruit and vegetable lockdown. Biosecurity New Zealand is investigating after the single fly was collected from a fruit fly trap and identified on February 14. "If it established here, the Queensland fruit fly could have serious consequences for New Zealand's horticultural industry. A brochure with information about the fruit fly and controls will go to homes in the area on Friday. QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLYThe most likely way fruit flies arrive in New Zealand is in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Source: Stuff February 15, 2019 00:11 UTC