Biology, ecology and invasiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata a review

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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Main Authors:	Giunti, Giulia autora, Benelli, Giovanni autor, Campolo, Orlando autor, Canale, Angelo autor, Kapranas, Apostolos autor, Liedo Fernández, Pablo Doctor autor 67, De Meyer, Marc autor, Nestel, David autor, Ruiu, Luca autor, Scolari, Francesca autora, Wang, Xingeng autor, Papadopoulos, Nikos T. autor
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Ceratitis capitata, Moscas de la fruta, Especies invasivas, Frugívoros, Taxonomía de los insectos, Ecología química,
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1127/entomologia/2023/2135
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