medfly

/ˈmɛdˌflaɪ/
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Other forms: medflies

Definitions of medfly
  1. noun
    small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
    synonyms: Ceratitis capitata, Mediterranean fruit fly
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    type of:
    fruit fly, pomace fly
    any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits
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