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Mediterranean fruit fly
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Mediterranean fruit fly
n.
A black and white two-winged fly (Ceratitis capitata) found in many warm regions of the world, the larvae of which destroy citrus and other fruit crops.

Mediterranean fruit fly
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a species of dipterous fly, Ceratitis capitata, having marbled wings, whose maggots tunnel into fruits such as citrus, peach, and vine in the Mediterranean area, South Africa, and elsewhere: family Trypetidae Also called medfly
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Noun1.Mediterranean fruit fly - small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruitMediterranean fruit fly - small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
fruit fly, pomace fly - any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits
Ceratitis, genus Ceratitis - Mediterranean fruit flies


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In the interest of globalizing the war against the Mediterranean fruit fly, or Ceratitis capitata, or med fly (MF), Central American agriculture ministers met in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to discuss means to control the tiny bug.
 
 
 
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