Do apples or oranges attract more bugs?

Apples: Apples attract various insects, including:

- Apple maggot flies: These flies lay their eggs inside the apples, and the maggots feed on the fruit's flesh.

- Codling moths: The larvae of these moths bore into the fruit and feed on the core and seeds.

- Plum curculios: These beetles lay their eggs inside the fruit, and the larvae feed on the flesh.

- Aphids: These small insects feed on the sap of apple trees and can cause leaves to curl and wilt.

Oranges: Oranges attract different insects, including:

- Citrus leafminers: The larvae of these moths feed on the leaves of orange trees, creating tunnels or "mines" in the leaves.

- Scales: These small, armored insects feed on the sap of orange trees and can cause leaves to yellow and drop.

- Mealybugs: These insects feed on the sap of orange trees and produce a white, cottony substance on the leaves and stems.

- Fruit flies: These flies lay their eggs inside the fruit, and the maggots feed on the flesh.

In summary, while both apples and oranges attract bugs, the specific types of bugs attracted to each fruit vary based on factors like the scent, texture, and sugar content of the fruit.