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Invasive Asian fruit fly found in Los Angeles County, prompting quarantine

  • The Tau fruit fly, native to Asia, was discovered in a Los Angeles County neighborhood.
  • The fly poses a threat to local agriculture and natural resources.
  • A 79 square mile area is under quarantine to contain the infestation.
  • Residents cannot remove produce from the quarantine zone.
  • Officials believe travelers brought infested fruit into the state.
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