Rhagoletis cerasi

Pronunciation
/Rhag-oh-LEH-tis seh-RAH-see/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rhagoletis cerasi
Plural
Rhagoletis cerasi

Definition

The European cherry fruit fly, a species of fly in the family Tephritidae, known for its role as a pest of cherries and other stone fruits.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'rhag-,' meaning 'burst,' and 'cerasi,' referring to the cherry.

Example

Rhagoletis cerasi is a major pest of cherries in Europe and North America.

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