Oscinella frit

Pronunciation
/os-sin-ELL-ah FRIT/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Oscinella frit
Plural
Oscinella frit

Definition

A species of small flies in the family Chloropidae, known as frit flies, which are considered pests of cereal crops.

Etymology

Example

The frit fly, Oscinella frit, is a major pest of cereal crops in Europe.

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