HyperDic: medfly

English > 1 sense of the word medfly:
NOUNanimalmedfly, Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitatasmall black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
medfly > pronunciation
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English > medfly: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningsmall black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit.
SynonymsMediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata
Member ofCeratitis, genus CeratitisMediterranean fruit flies
Broaderfruit fly, pomace flyAny of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits

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