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Rhagoletis

Rhagoletis

9.9
A small fruit fly that lays eggs in fruit and can damage crops
  • noun
  • /ˈræɡəˌlɛtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists studied the life cycle of Rhagoletis to understand how it affects apple orchards.

Examples

  • The western cherry fruit fly is a common member of the genus Rhagoletis.

  • Farmers often struggle with Rhagoletis infestations.

  • Rhagoletis species are responsible for major damage to fruit crops in some regions.

  • The Rhagoletis species are known to damage crops.

  • The Rhagoletis fruit flies have significant impacts on the yields of many crops.

  • Researchers found that Rhagoletis species can lead to substantial economic losses for fruit growers.

  • Effective management strategies are essential to control Rhagoletis populations in agricultural fields.

Compounds

Rhagoletis pomonella
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fly whose young, called apple maggots, grow inside and eat apples

Surface Forms

Rhagoletis singular
Rhagoletis plural

Etymology

The word Rhagoletis comes from Greek parts rhago- 'berry' and the ending -letis 'little'. A helpful way to remember it is 'little berry', which fits because these are fruit flies that attack berries and other fruit.