Genus Ceratitis is a scientific term used to refer to various species of fruit flies commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This term is often used in entomology and zoology research, but there are several other synonyms that refer to the same genus of fruit flies. These synonyms include the Mediterranean fruit fly, the olive fruit fly, the peach fruit fly, the melon fruit fly, the fig fruit fly, and the cherry fruit fly. Despite being referred to by different names, all of these fruit flies belong to the same family and share similar characteristics, including a specific feeding pattern and reproduction process.