New hosts of Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil.
New hosts of Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil.
Author(s): LEMOS, L. do N.; ADAIME, R.; JESUS-BARROS, C. R. de
Summary: Seven plant species are reported for the first time as hosts of Bactrocera carambolae in Brazil. Eugenia stipitata and Pouteria macrophylla, native to the Amazon region, have already been reported as hosts of the carambola fruit fly. The largest number of specimens was obtained from fruits of Averrhoa carambola and Psidium guajava.
Publication year: 2014
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Amapá
Keywords: Mosca-da-carambola, Planta hospedeira, Quarentena
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