Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties
Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a species of fruit fly that occurs in the Neotropical region and is associated with 78 host plants. In Brazil, the species is one of the most economically important pests for fruit growers, especially in mango cultivation in the northeas...
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| author | Fábio L. Galvão-Silva Alexandre S. Araújo Beatriz S. Moreira Carolina P. Oliveira Iara S. Joachim-Bravo |
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Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a species of fruit fly that occurs in the Neotropical region and is associated with 78 host plants. In Brazil, the species is one of the most economically important pests for fruit growers, especially in mango cultivation in the northeast region. Evaluating the oviposition behavior of polyphagous species such as fruit flies contributes to a better understanding of their fruit choice and infestation patterns and provides a basis for developing pest management techniques. In this study, we evaluated the changes in oviposition behavior of A. obliqua at different times of day and fruit fly ages with the highest oviposition activity. In addition, we tested whether A. obliqua exhibits any preference for Tommy Atkins and/or Palmer mango varieties. Our results showed higher oviposition activity in the morning and at the ages of 15-16 and 17-18 days. We also observed a preference among females to lay eggs on Tommy mangoes over Palmer ones.
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| spelling | doaj.art-db222b5de6b740539f84a3c1612ca3202023-09-05T11:36:53ZengSociedade Entomológica do BrasilEntomological Communications2675-13052023-09-01510.37486/2675-1305.ec05019Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varietiesFábio L. Galvão-Silva0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6049-4565Alexandre S. Araújo1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0245-763XBeatriz S. Moreira2Carolina P. Oliveira3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9424-1152Iara S. Joachim-Bravo4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1466-8573Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Capão do Leão, RS, BrazilUniversidade de São Paulo (ESALQ), Piracicaba, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, BrazilUniversidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, BrazilUniversidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a species of fruit fly that occurs in the Neotropical region and is associated with 78 host plants. In Brazil, the species is one of the most economically important pests for fruit growers, especially in mango cultivation in the northeast region. Evaluating the oviposition behavior of polyphagous species such as fruit flies contributes to a better understanding of their fruit choice and infestation patterns and provides a basis for developing pest management techniques. In this study, we evaluated the changes in oviposition behavior of A. obliqua at different times of day and fruit fly ages with the highest oviposition activity. In addition, we tested whether A. obliqua exhibits any preference for Tommy Atkins and/or Palmer mango varieties. Our results showed higher oviposition activity in the morning and at the ages of 15-16 and 17-18 days. We also observed a preference among females to lay eggs on Tommy mangoes over Palmer ones. https://www.entomologicalcommunications.org/index.php/entcom/article/view/337Fruit fliesTrypetinaepest insectshost preference |
| spellingShingle | Fábio L. Galvão-Silva Alexandre S. Araújo Beatriz S. Moreira Carolina P. Oliveira Iara S. Joachim-Bravo Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties Entomological Communications Fruit flies Trypetinae pest insects host preference |
| title | Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties |
| title_full | Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties |
| title_fullStr | Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties |
| title_full_unstemmed | Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties |
| title_short | Oviposition behavior of Anastrepha obliqua (Maquart, 1835) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and preference between two mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties |
| title_sort | oviposition behavior of anastrepha obliqua maquart 1835 diptera tephritidae and preference between two mango mangifera indica l varieties |
| topic | Fruit flies Trypetinae pest insects host preference |
| url | https://www.entomologicalcommunications.org/index.php/entcom/article/view/337 |
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