Bactrocera caryeae (Kapoor)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Brachycera: Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae: Dacini

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

A member of the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis species complex. Host plants include Aegle marmelos, Citrus maxima, C. reticulata, Malpighia glabra, mango, sapota, guava, etc.

For more information see Dacine Fruit Flies of Asia-Pacific.

Pest status

Minor, sporadically serious.

Images

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