European cherry fruit fly
- Pronunciation
- /yoo-ROH-pee-an CHERRY FROOT FLY/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- European cherry fruit fly
- Plural
- European cherry fruit flies
Definition
A univoltine, oligophagous, carpophagous species of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) that attacks cherries in Europe.
Etymology
From the geographical distribution and its host plant.
Example
The European cherry fruit fly is a major pest of cherries in Europe, causing significant damage to fruit production.
Related Terms
- Rhagoletis cerasi
- Fruit fly
- Cherry
- Pest management
Usage Notes
The European cherry fruit fly is a univoltine species, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.