Dacus (Leptoxyda) persicus Hendel
Taxonomic position
Insecta: Diptera: Brachycera: Tephritidae: Dacinae: Dacini
Common name
Calotropis fruit fly
Habitat / host plants
A specific pest of Calotropis gigantea, breeds inside the fruits.
Images
thorax head head & thorax Adult female, dorsal view Adult female, lateral view Male Male Adult male on calotropis Mating pair on calotropis Adult male on Calotropis Dacus persicus female