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plural tephritids
A member of the Tephritidae, a family of fruit flies. examples
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Relating to this family. quotations examples
The long-term goal of the proposed research is to provide a range of tools that will facilitate management of invasive tephritid pests, thus decreasing control costs and environmental impact.
, United States Department of Agriculture, AFRICAN TEPHRITIDAE: INVASIVE SPECIES THREATENING U.S. FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS