noun
melon fly
A fruit fly species (Bactrocera cucurbitae) that is a known agricultural pest, especially for cucurbit crops.
ウリミバエはウリ科の作物に大きな被害を与える。
The melon fly causes serious damage to cucurbit crops.
沖縄ではウリミバエの根絶に成功した。
Okinawa succeeded in eradicating the melon fly.
ミバエ is the general term for fruit flies (family Tephritidae), while ウリミバエ specifically refers to the melon fly.
Compound of 瓜 (uri, 'melon') + 実 (mi, 'fruit') + 蠅 (hae, 'fly'), referring to its host plants. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.