Articles with "bactrocera cucurbitae" as a keyword



Attraction of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) to selected gut microbiota supernatants: implications for pest control.

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Published in 2025 at "Pest management science"

DOI: 10.1002/ps.8627

Abstract: BACKGROUND Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) is a distructive quarantine insect pest that causes significant economic losses on cucurbit crops. To explore a green control approach, we investigated the behavioral responses of B. cucurbitae larvae and adults… read more here.

Keywords: cucurbitae coquillett; microbiota supernatants; bactrocera cucurbitae; cucurbitae ... See more keywords

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of the Transformer Gene From Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of Insect Science"

DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iex031

Abstract: transformer (tra) is a switch gene of sex determination in many insects, particularly in Dipterans. However, the sex determination pathway in Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), a very destructive pest on earth, remains largely uncharacterized. In this… read more here.

Keywords: cucurbitae; transformer; gene; isolation ... See more keywords

Exploring Competitive Interactions: A Comparative Species Association and Ecological Niche Study of Bactrocera cucurbitae and Bactrocera tau (Diptera: Tephritidae)1

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Published in 2024 at "Journal of Entomological Science"

DOI: 10.18474/jes24-93

Abstract: Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) and Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae) are two invasive pests that pose a great threat to melon and fruit crops in tropical and subtropical regions. Previous studies have indicated that there may… read more here.

Keywords: bactrocera; bactrocera cucurbitae; bactrocera tau; niche ... See more keywords

Laboratory test of the Dirhinus giffardii (Silvestri) (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) against the pupae of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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Published in 2020 at "Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira"

DOI: 10.19045/bspab.2020.90066

Abstract: Fruit flies being serious pest of fruits and vegetables are responsible for huge economic losses in the world. Pupal parasitoid, Dirhinus giffardii is one of the most significant biological control agents that has been used… read more here.

Keywords: dirhinus giffardii; giffardii; pupae; bactrocera cucurbitae ... See more keywords

Evaluation of the Sterile Insect Technique for the Control of the Melon Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) Under Laboratory and Semi-Field Conditions in Sri Lanka

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Published in 2024 at "Insects"

DOI: 10.3390/insects16010021

Abstract: Simple Summary The melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae, threatens many cash crops in Sri Lanka, including gherkin, pumpkins, and melons. This study aimed to determine the best irradiation dose to induce sterility in melon flies, aiming… read more here.

Keywords: sri lanka; bactrocera cucurbitae; melon fly; fly bactrocera ... See more keywords