Do fruit flies lay eggs in fruit that is left out on the counter?

Question

Cause now I'm re-thinking about eating some fruit unless it is refrigerated, I guess.

Answer 1

Fruit flies lay their eggs near the surface of fermenting foods or other moist, organic materials. Upon emerging, the tiny larvae continue to feed near the surface of the fermenting mass.
This surface-feeding characteristic of the larvae is significant in that damaged or over-ripened portions of fruits and vegetables can be cut away without having to discard the remainder for fear of retaining any developing larvae.
Fruit flies are especially attracted to ripened fruits and vegetables in the kitchen.
But they also will breed in drains, garbage disposals, empty bottles and cans, trash containers, mops and cleaning rags.

All that is needed for development is a moist film of fermenting material.
Infestations can originate from over-ripened fruits or vegetables that were previously infested and brought into the home. The adults can also fly in from outside through inadequately screened windows and doors.

Answer 2

Fruit flies lay the eggs in the bloom of the fruit before the fruit developes. That is how the larvae gets inside.

Answer 3

I would say yes.
Try leaving bananas on the counter
...at least it has happened to me.

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

If they can.

Assume motive, they need method and opportunity. If you have a fly fan in the store, and good hygene then they simply have no opportunity.

Answer 6

Yes, but they can be washed off easily. Just rinse and eat.

Answer 7

yes, atleast they try