MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mediterranean Fruit Fly.
Mediterranean Fruit Fly - as a noun
Small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ceratitis capitatamedflyExample Sentences
"The mediterranean fruit fly is a serious agricultural pest."
"Farmers have been using various methods to control the mediterranean fruit fly."
"The mediterranean fruit fly lays its eggs inside fruits."
"The presence of the mediterranean fruit fly can lead to significant crop damage."
"Authorities are implementing quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the mediterranean fruit fly."
