Caribbean fruit fly
- Pronunciation
- /kar-ee-bee-an FRUIT fly/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Caribbean fruit fly
- Plural
- Caribbean fruit flies
Definition
A species of fruit fly (Anastrepha suspensa) native to the West Indies, known for its ability to infest and damage various tropical fruits.
Etymology
Example
The Caribbean fruit fly is a major agricultural pest in Florida.
Related Terms
- Anastrepha
- Fruit flies
- Pest