New Hosts of Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil

Seven plant species are reported for the first time as hosts of Bactrocera carambolae in Brazil. Eugenia stipitata and Pouteria macrophylla, native to the Amazon region, have already been reported as hosts of the carambola fruit fly. The largest number of specimens was obtained from fruits of Averrh...

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 2014-06, Vol.97 (2), p.841-843
Main Authors: Lemos, Lailson Do Nascimento, Adaime, Ricardo, Jesus-Barros, Cristiane Ramos De, Deus, Ezequiel Da Gloria De
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Averrhoa carambola
Bactrocera carambolae
Diptera
Eugenia
Pouteria
Psidium
Tephritidae
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Summary:Seven plant species are reported for the first time as hosts of Bactrocera carambolae in Brazil. Eugenia stipitata and Pouteria macrophylla, native to the Amazon region, have already been reported as hosts of the carambola fruit fly. The largest number of specimens was obtained from fruits of Averrhoa carambola and Psidium guajaua.
ISSN:0015-4040
DOI:10.1896/054.097.0274