Noun medfly has 1 sense

1. Mediterranean fruit fly, medfly, Ceratitis capitata - small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
   --₁ is a kind of fruit fly, pomace fly
   --₁ is a member of Ceratitis, genus Ceratitis
   

Medfly

A medfly, short for Mediterranean fruit fly, is a species of fruit fly (scientific name: Ceratitis capitata) that is native to certain regions around the Mediterranean Sea.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A small fly that infests and damages various fruits, especially citrus fruits.

Example sentence: The medflies have infested our orange orchard, causing significant damage to the fruit.

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Sense 2:

A popular nickname for the medfly.

Example sentence: The locals affectionately call the Mediterranean fruit fly "medfly" for short.

Sense 3:

A commonly found fruit fly in the Mediterranean regions, known for its rapid reproduction and invasive nature.

Example sentence: The medfly population has surged this year due to favorable weather conditions.