family trephritidae (Meaning)

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family trephritidae (n)

fruit flies; some leaf miners

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The family Tephritidae comprises various species of flies commonly known as fruit flies or tephritids.
Fruit flies in the family Tephritidae can be found across diverse geographic regions and habitats worldwide.
Taxonomic classification places the family Tephritidae under the order Diptera, characterized by flies and mosquitoes.
Tephritid flies within the family Tephritidae exhibit a remarkable diversity in terms of color, size, and ecological preferences.
Some species from the family Tephritidae are considered serious agricultural pests, causing economic losses in fruit production due to fruit infestation.
The Mediterranean fruit fly, scientifically named Ceratitis capitata, is a notorious member of the family Tephritidae.
The Tephritidae family encompasses species with unique feeding behaviors and adaptations, such as the ability to lay eggs inside fruits.
Female flies in the family Tephritidae often possess a sharp ovipositor, which they use to pierce the surface of fruits and deposit eggs within.
The larval stage of Tephritidae flies, known as maggots, can develop inside the fruit, causing deterioration and compromising its quality.
Scientists actively study the family Tephritidae, aiming to understand their biology, behavior, and potential impact on fruit crops to develop effective pest management strategies.

fruit flies; some leaf miners

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The family Tephritidae comprises various species of flies commonly known as fruit flies or tephritids.

Fruit flies in the family Tephritidae can be found across diverse geographic regions and habitats worldwide.

Taxonomic classification places the family Tephritidae under the order Diptera, characterized by flies and mosquitoes.

Tephritid flies within the family Tephritidae exhibit a remarkable diversity in terms of color, size, and ecological preferences.