The adult Medfly is slightly smaller than a common housefly and is very colorful. It has dark blue eyes, a shiny, black thorax (back), and a yellowish abdomen with silvery cross bands.

• 地中海实蝇成虫个体比普通家蝇略小，但色彩美丽。复眼暗蓝色，胸部(后背)黑色，有光泽。腹部浅黄色，镶以银色斑纹。