Biology, ecology and invasiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata: a review
Review
Publication Date:
2023
Short description:
Biology, ecology and invasiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata: a review / Giunti, G., Benelli, G., Campolo, O., Canale, A., Kapranas, A., Liedo, P., De Meyer, M., Nestel, D., Ruiu, L., Scolari, F., Wang, X., Papadopoulos, N.T.. - In: ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS. - ISSN 0171-8177. - 43:6(2023), pp. 1221-1239. [10.1127/entomologia/2023/2135]
abstract:
The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata, is a highly polyphagous pest that is economically important for fruit production in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. It is considered a cosmopolitan pest due to its extreme invasiveness and has established populations in all continents except Antarctica. The medfly’s broad range of host plants and distinctive biological, behavioral, and genetic traits help it easily adapt to and colonize novel environments. This review provides an overview of the specific characteristics of this species and its current distribution and invasiveness. It also outlines future challenges for medfly bioecology and invasiveness.
Iris type:
1.2 Recensione in rivista
Keywords:
biological invasion; chemical ecology; frugivorous pest; invasive species; medfly; morphology; pheromone; systematics; Tephritidae; true fruit flies
List of contributors:
Giunti, G.; Benelli, G.; Campolo, O.; Canale, A.; Kapranas, A.; Liedo, P.; De Meyer, M.; Nestel, D.; Ruiu, L.; Scolari, F.; Wang, X.; Papadopoulos, N. T.
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