That1HadAWorm the Boarage

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That1HadAWorm
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Tʜᴀᴛ Oɴᴇ Hᴀᴅ ᴀ
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~ eight apples deep ~
" Aghh! That one had a WORM."


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The apple maggot, also known as the railroad worm due to its railroad-like wormholes, is a species of fruit fly, and a pest of several types of fruits, especially apples. This species evolved about 150 years ago through a sympatric shift from the native host hawthorn to the domesticated apple species Malus domestica in the northeastern United States. This fly is believed to have been accidentally spread to the western United States from the endemic eastern United States region through contaminated apples at multiple points throughout the 20th century. The apple maggot uses Batesian mimicry as a method of defense, with coloration resembling that of the forelegs and pedipalps of a jumping spider.

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The adult form of this insect is about 5 mm (0.20 in) long, slightly smaller than a housefly. The larva, which is the stage of this insect's lifecycle that causes the actual damage to the fruit, is similar to a typical fly larva or maggot. Caterpillars, especially the larvae of the codling moth, that infest the insides of apples are often confused with the apple maggot. However, these organisms generally feed in the apple's core while apple maggots feed on the fruit flesh. The apple maggot larvae are often difficult to detect in infested fruit due to their pale, cream color and small body size. Thanks, camouflage! The adult fly lays its eggs inside the fruit. Larvae consume the fruit and cause it to bruise, decay, and finally drop before ripening. The insect overwinters as a pupa in the soil. It only emerges after metamorphosis into a relatively defenseless fly. Adults emerge from late June through September, with their peak flight times occurring in August.

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Now, who's in the mood for a crisp, juicy apple?!
Anyone wanna go apple picking?
How about some homemade apple pie?
Homemade apple sauce? Juice? Cider?
Perhaps a splash of ACV in seltzer?
Apple leather? Dried apple rings?
Oh, come on!
An apple with a worm in it is harmless!


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Thank you for the gift @twinkle!
October 20, 2023


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Information provided by Wikipedia and AllAboutWorms.com

About Boarage Eggs

Protruding from the rear-end of every Boarage egg is a curled tail that will elicit a muffled squeal if tugged. The well-being of an egg can largely be determined by the strength of its tail, as a healthy one is oftentimes more difficult to unravel.

About the Boarage Creature

The Boarage is a species of pig that, not unlike its Tuswine cousin, has an insatiable appetite. Preferring a diet of particularly fresh fruit and vegetables, it is commonly found patrolling the outskirts of bountiful farmland.

Farmers regard Boarage as severe pests, estimating that they cause roughly two-hundred million Egg Coins' worth of crop damage every year on the island. It is because of this negative agricultural impact that a Boarage hunting season has been implemented by Ark's government to curb the rising population.