Hawthorn maggot flies that breed on native hawthorns or introduced European apples can mate in the lab,but rarely mate in the wild.This is an example of ____ reproductive isolation.

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This is an example of prezygotic reproductive isolation because the hawthorn maggot flies breed on different host plants and rarely encounter partners that breed on a different host. Therefore, the flies are prevented from mating due to their different breeding preferences.

Hawthorn Maggot Flies That Breed on Native Hawthorns or Introduced