Adaptation of an Invasive Pest to Novel Environments: Life History Traits of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> in Coastal and Mainland Areas of Greece during Overwintering

Adaptation of an Invasive Pest to Novel Environments: Life History Traits of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> in Coastal and Mainland Areas of Greece during Overwintering

<i>Drosophila suzukii</i> is a polyphagous pest of small and soft fruit, originating from Asia, which has spread and established in Europe and the USA. Adults exhibit seasonal phenotypes, i.e., summer morphs (SM) and winter morphs (WM) to cope with fluctuating environmental conditions. W...

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Main Authors: Stella A. Papanastasiou, Vasilis G. Rodovitis, Eleni Verykouki, Evmorfia P. Bataka, Nikos T. Papadopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
spotted wing drosophila
longevity
offspring
seasonal phenotypes
reproduction
fertility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/8/727

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