Sex-Specific Sub-Lethal Effects and Immune Response in Ceratitis capitata Wied. (Diptera: Tephritidae) Challenged with Spinosad

The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the insecticidal compound spinosad on the survival, reproduction, and immune functions of the Mediterranean fruit fly. The lethal and sub-lethal effects were determined on Ceratitis capitata Wied. (Diptera: Tephritidae) challenged wi...

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Main Authors: Maria Elena Mura, Luca Ruiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/3/73