Current knowledge of the species complex Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera, Tephritidae) in Brazil.
Current knowledge of the species complex Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera, Tephritidae) in Brazil.
Author(s): VANÍCKOVÁ, L.; HERNÁNDEZ-ORTIZ, V.; BRAVO, I. S. J.; DIAS, V.; RORIZ, A. K. P.; LAUMANN, R. A.; MENDONÇA, A. de L.; PARANHOS, B. A. J.; NASCIMENTO, R. R. do
Summary: The study of the species complex Anastrepha fraterculus (Af complex) in Brazil is especially important in a taxonomical, evolutionary and pest management context, because there are evidences that some of them may occur in sympatry. In this review, we analyzed the main results supporting evidences that three cryptic species occur in Brazil. The taxonomical and phylogenetic relationships based on eggshell morphology, adult morphometrics, as well as cytotaxonomy and genetic differentiations are discussed. We also review available information on sexual behavior including acoustic communication of males during courtship and sexual incompatibility; and chemical signals involved in the communication between sexes, with a special focus on sex pheromones. We examined the role of long- and short-range pheromones (maleproduced volatiles and cuticular hydrocarbons, respectively), their implications in sexual isolation, and their possible use for chemotaxonomic differentiation of the putative species of the Af complex.
Publication year: 2015
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Semi-arid Region
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