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medfly::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ceratitis capitata, mediterranean fruit fly |
| Type of | fruit fly, pomace fly |
Examples of medfly
medfly
The Mediterranean fruit fly, known as the medfly, is not native to California.
From the newscientist.com
Far from subsidising, however, controversy over the medfly has become more intense.
From the newscientist.com
The medfly is one of the most destructive agricultural insects in the world.
From the sciencedaily.com
Since the sterile release program started in 1996, there have been only five statewide medfly infestations.
From the sacbee.com
The medfly is a devastating and economically important pest.
From the sciencedaily.com
Pasadena is considering filing misdemeanor charges against the pilots involved in the anti-medfly mission.
From the time.com
Nothing quite so theatrical has been attempted during the latest medfly visitation, which began five months ago.
From the time.com
Some scientists see the scare as a sneak preview of what could be the worst infestation since the medfly plague in 1980-82.
From the time.com
The medfly, as it is known, is a dreaded pest that could devastate Florida's billion-dollar citrus and vegetable industry if allowed to spread.
From the time.com
- Mediterranean fruit fly: small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
- Ceratitis capitata, the Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly for short, is a species of fruit fly capable of causing extensive damage to a wide range of fruit crops. ...
- A shortened name for the Mediterranean fruit fly, a destructive pest of fruits and vegetables that is found throughout most of Central America. ...
