Apple Maggot
- Pronunciation
- /AP-ple MAG-ot/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Apple Maggot
- Plural
- Apple Maggots
Definition
The common name for the larva of the apple maggot fly, Rhagoletis pomonella, a pest that attacks apples and hawthorn fruits.
Etymology
From the fact that the larvae feed on apples and other fruits.
Example
Apple maggot infestations can cause significant damage to apple crops.
Related Terms
- Rhagoletis pomonella
- Fruit fly
- Pest control
Usage Notes
The term 'apple maggot' may also be used to refer to other fruit flies that attack apples.