Published December 11, 2023
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Biology, ecology and invasiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata: a review
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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.
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Funding
- European Commission
- REACT - Rapid elimination of invasive insect agricultural pest outbreaks by tackling them with Sterile Insect Technique programs 101059523
- European Commission
- FF-IPM - In-silico boosted, pest prevention and off-season focused IPM against new and emerging fruit flies ('OFF-Season' FF-IPM) 818184