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Mediterranean fruit fly

Mediterranean fruit fly Meaning & Definition
Mediterranean fruit fly Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Mediterranean fruit fly?

[n] small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit

Synonyms | Synonyms for Mediterranean fruit fly: Ceratitis capitata | medfly

Related Terms | Find terms related to Mediterranean fruit fly:

See Also | Ceratitis | fruit fly | genus Ceratitis | pomace fly

Mediterranean fruit fly In Webster's Dictionary

\Mediterranean fruit fly\ A two-winged fly ({Ceratitis capitata}) with black and white markings, native of the Mediterranean countries, but now widely distributed. Its larva lives in ripening oranges, peaches, and other fruits, causing them to decay and fall.

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