True fruit flies (Tephritidae) belong to a highly diverse family of Diptera inhabiting nearly all tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide. It comprises phytophagous species that feed on a wide range of both wild and cultivated fruits, some of which are listed among pests of major economic significance. (Hernández-Ortiz, V., Hernández-López, M., Dzul-Cauich, J.F. (2021). Sampling Methods of True Fruit Flies (Tephritidae). In: Santos, J.C., Fernandes, G.W. (eds) Measuring Arthropod Biodiversity. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53226-0_8)
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The Tephritidae are one of two fly families referred to as fruit flies, the other family being the Drosophilidae. Tephritidae are true fruit flies, Drosophilidae are pomace flies or vinegar flies.
