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rhagoletis
 

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Noun rhagoletis has 1 sense
  1. Rhagoletis, genus Rhagoletis - a genus of Trypetidae
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of
     Trypetidae, family Trypetidae, Trephritidae, family Trephritidae
     --1 has members: apple maggot, railroad worm, Rhagoletis pomonella

Definitions from the Web

Rhagoletis

Description:

Rhagoletis is a genus of fruit flies in the family Tephritidae, commonly known as the hawthorn flies. They are small insects known for their role in pollination and damage to fruits, especially hawthorns.

Sample Sentences:

  • The Rhagoletis flies are attracted to the scent of ripening fruits.
  • Farmers often struggle with controlling Rhagoletis infestations in their orchards.
  • Researchers have been studying the biology and behavior of Rhagoletis for years.

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