Strength of Enemy Release From Parasitoids Is Context Dependent in the Invasive African Fig Fly, Zaprionus indianus
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DOI: 10.1101/2024.07.09.602257
Abstract: Understanding the mechanisms underlying the success of biological invasions is essential to employ effective prediction and management strategies. Escape from natural enemies in invaded regions (enemy release hypothesis, ERH) and increased competitive ability are hallmarks… read more here.
Keywords: indianus; enemy release; release; strength enemy ... See more keywords
Effects of co-occurrence and intra- and interspecific interactions between Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281806
Abstract: In drosophilids, competition and coexistence can impact survivorship, growth, and reproductive output. Here, we evaluated direct competition between two co-occurring fruit flies, the spotted-wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii and the African fig fly Zaprionus indianus, comparing… read more here.
Keywords: interspecific densities; intra interspecific; drosophila suzukii; zaprionus indianus ... See more keywords
New Record of Zaprionus indianus Causing Damage on Figs in the Central Region of Veracruz, Mexico
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DOI: 10.3958/059.049.0406
Abstract: Abstract. During February and March 2019, damage was observed on the fruit of fig (Ficus carica L.) in backyard orchards in Veracruz, Mexico, caused by Zaprionus indianus. This is a new record for Z. indianus… read more here.
Keywords: indianus; damage; veracruz mexico; zaprionus indianus ... See more keywords