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We developed a system in which the lifetime behavior and movement patterns of Anastrepha ludens—a Tephritid fruit fly slightly larger than a housefly and commonly known as the Mexican fruit fly—maintained in 27 cubic cm cages is recorded every fifth of a second for one minute three times per hour for 24 hours each day throughout their lives. The data generated from the behavioral monitoring system (BMS) include date, time, 1-of-6 behaviors, and locations in 3-dimensional space (XYZ location). This yields over 12 million data-points for a single fly that lives 100 days. The raw data enable researchers to analyze:(1) behavior including frequency, sequence, age and diel patterns, and circadian rhythm;(2) movement including age and diel patterns, rates, and pathways; and (3) location within the cage by age and time-of-day.