rhagoletis (Meaning)
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rhagoletis (n)
a genus of Trypetidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhagoletis
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
rhagoletis Sentence Examples
- The rhagoletis pomonella, commonly known as the apple maggot, is a destructive pest that infests apples and pears.
- Rhagoletis mendax, the walnut husk maggot, causes premature ripening and kernel damage in walnuts.
- Rhagoletis cerasi, the cherry fruit fly, is a major pest of cherries, peaches, and apricots.
- The larvae of rhagoletis flies feed within the fruits, causing soft rot and premature ripening.
- Rhagoletis flies are attracted to the ripening fruits by kairomones released by the plants.
- Management of rhagoletis pests involves the use of insecticides, cultural practices, and biological control.
- The rhagoletis female uses its ovipositor to pierce the skin of the fruit and lay its eggs just beneath the surface.
- Rhagoletis flies undergo a complete metamorphosis, with distinct larval, pupal, and adult stages.
- The rhagoletis maggot stage lasts for several weeks, during which time it feeds on the fruit's flesh.
- The adult rhagoletis flies emerge from the infested fruits and mate, completing their life cycle.
FAQs About the word rhagoletis
a genus of Trypetidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rhagoletis pomonella, commonly known as the apple maggot, is a destructive pest that infests apples and pears.
Rhagoletis mendax, the walnut husk maggot, causes premature ripening and kernel damage in walnuts.
Rhagoletis cerasi, the cherry fruit fly, is a major pest of cherries, peaches, and apricots.
The larvae of rhagoletis flies feed within the fruits, causing soft rot and premature ripening.
