Rhagoletis Pomonella is a scientific name that refers to the apple maggot fly, a species of fruit fly that is a major pest of apples and other fruit crops. Synonyms for this species include Carpomya Pomonella, Trypeta Pomonella, and Drosophila Pomonella. The apple maggot fly is native to North America but has now spread to other parts of the world. It infests fruit by laying its eggs in the flesh of apples, causing them to rot and become unsuitable for human consumption. To control the spread of this pest, various methods have been employed, including the use of pesticides, biological control agents, and cultural practices.