6 Mar 2015

Fruit fly count hits 14

2:14 pm on 6 March 2015

Another fruit fly has been found in Auckland, bringing the total number of flies found to 14.

Fruit fly trap on the property where the fruit fly was found in Grey Lynn, Auckland.

Fruit fly trap on the property where the fruit fly was found in Grey Lynn, Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

The Ministry for Primary Industries said the male fly was caught in a trap in the controlled area.

It said this was still a sign that there was only a localised population.

Queensland Fruit Fly.

Queensland Fruit Fly. Photo: SUPPLED / MPI