medfly
/ˈmɛdˌflaɪ/
noun
- A small fly (Ceratitis capitata) that damages fruit crops by laying eggs inside the fruit, causing it to rot.
- The medfly is a serious pest for many types of fruit, including apples and peaches.
- The medfly infestation ruined the entire orange harvest this year.
- Farmers are using special traps to control the medfly population.
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