Bactrocera jarvisi (Tryon)
Common Name: Jarvis' fruit fly Diagnosis: Abdominal tergites not fused. Anterior supra-alar bristles absent. Abdomen shape not petiolate. Prescutellar bristles present. Anterior notopleural bristle absent. Posterior surstylus lobe short. Medial post sutural vittae absent. Wing markings costal band & anal streak only. Costal streak limited to costa - touching R4+5 at margin only. Costal cells clear. Attractant: Nil Larval Hosts: Deciduous fruits, mangoes, persimmons, and guavas.
Economic status:
Reference: Drew, R.A.I., Hooper, G.H.S.,and Bateman, M.A. (1982) Economic Fruit Flies of the South Pacific Region. Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries, Brisbane. Pages 13-15. |
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