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]] Tephritidae is a family of insects that includes '''fruit flies'''. It '''does not''' include the Biological Model Organism of the genus '' Drosophila '', which is often called a Common Fruit Fly (that species does not belong to this family, however). There are nearly 5,000 described species of tephritid fruit fly, categorized in almost 500 genera. Description, recategorization, and genetic analysis are constantly changing the taxonomy of the fruit fly family. Fruit flies are of major importance in . It has the capacity to ruin 100% of an olive crop by damaging the fruit. On the other hand, some fruit flies are used as agents of Biological Control , thereby reducing the populations of pest species. Several species of the fruit fly genus '' Urophora '' have been shown to be effective agents against rangeland-destroying Noxious Weeds such as Starthistles And Knapweeds . Most fruit flies lay their eggs in plant tissues, where the Larva e find their first food upon emerging. The adults usually have a very short lifespan. Some live for less than a week. Fruit flies uses an Open Circulatory System as its Cardiovascular System . Their Behavioral Ecology is of great interest to biologists. Some fruit flies have extensive mating rituals or territorial displays. Many are brightly colored and visually showy. Some fruit flies show Batesian Mimicry , bearing the colors and markings of dangerous insects such as wasps because it helps avoid predators, but lacking the stinger. ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TEPHRITIDAE
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