Rhagoletis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Trypetidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The larvae of the genus Rhagoletis are parasitized by various species of braconid wasps.
- Some species of Rhagoletis, such as Rhagoletis pomonella, have been introduced to new regions and become invasive pests.
- Rhagoletis is a genus of the family Trypetidae, commonly known as the fruit flies.
- The biology of the genus Rhagoletis is characterized by a simple life cycle.
- Species of the genus Rhagoletis lay their eggs on the surface of fruits or in the plant tissues.