West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Anastrepha obliqua is a major pest of mangoes in most tropical countries, making the production of some varieties unprofitable. In the United States, it is found in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and was once found in Florida. It is intercepted frequently in mangoes and several other fruits from var...

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Published in:EDIS
Main Authors: Howard V. Weems, John B. Heppner, Gary J. Steck, Thomas R. Fasulo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-04-01
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Online Access:https://192.168.36.130/edis/article/view/119697
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Summary:Anastrepha obliqua is a major pest of mangoes in most tropical countries, making the production of some varieties unprofitable. In the United States, it is found in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and was once found in Florida. It is intercepted frequently in mangoes and several other fruits from various countries. This revised 5-page fact sheet was written by H. V. Weems, Jr., J. B. Heppner, G. J. Steck, and T. R. Fasulo, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2012. EENY198/IN355: West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009