Latitudinal variation in survival and immature development of Ceratitis capitata populations reared in two key overwintering hosts

Abstract Ceratitis capitata, a major agricultural pest, is currently expanding its geographic distribution to northern, temperate areas of Europe. Its seasonal biology and invasion success depend on temperature, humidity and host availability. In coastal warmer Mediterranean regions and cooler tempe...

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Main Authors: Georgia D. Papadogiorgou, Antonis G. Papadopoulos, Cleopatra A. Moraiti, Eleni Verykouki, Nikos T. Papadopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50587-2