apple maggot

noun

1. railroad worm.

apple maggot

noun

1. a fruit fly, Rhagoletis pomonella, the larvae of which bore into and feed on the fruit of apple trees: family Trypetidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of apple maggot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

Other major pests the program has monitored this year include the apple maggot, Japanese beetle and spongy moth.

From Seattle Times

All other insect surveys, including for gypsy moth and apple maggot, cost about $40,000 annually.

From Washington Times

The state Department of Agriculture last month said that counties under an apple maggot quarantine cannot ship compost to counties deemed free of the pest.

From Washington Times

Another one on apples, known as apple maggot, and a related form on blueberry.

From Project Gutenberg

The eastern section, right-hand side, Champlain Valley and Hudson Valley, are primarily apple maggot regions.

From Project Gutenberg