What is another word for ceratitis?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛɹɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Ceratitis is a genus of fruit flies that includes several species known for their damage to food crops. Synonyms for ceratitis may include the names of individual species within the genus, such as the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) or the Natal fruit fly (Ceratitis rosa). Other synonyms may include more general terms for fruit fly pests, such as tephritids or frugivorous flies. Regardless of the specific synonym used, ceratitis and related species can cause significant economic losses for farmers, and control measures may be necessary to limit their impact on agriculture and food supplies.
