Harmonic radar tracking of individual melon flies, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, in Hawaii: Determining movement parameters in cage and field settings
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276987
Abstract: Tephritid fruit flies, such as the melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, are major horticultural pests worldwide and pose invasion risks due primarily to international trade. Determining movement parameters for fruit flies is critical to effective surveillance… read more here.
Keywords: papaya field; movement; zeugodacus cucurbitae; melon ... See more keywords
Argonaute1 and Gawky Are Required for the Development and Reproduction of Melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.880000
Abstract: Argonaute family genes encode a highly conserved group of proteins that have been associated with RNA silencing in both animals and plants. This study investigates the importance of microRNA biogenesis key regulators Argonaute1 (Ago1) and… read more here.
Keywords: fly zeugodacus; development; zeugodacus cucurbitae; gawky ... See more keywords
Expression and Role of Vitellogenin Genes in Ovarian Development of Zeugodacus cucurbitae
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13050452
Abstract: Simple Summary Vitellogenin (Vg) is the precursor of the yolk protein gene, which is crucial for insect reproduction. In this study, we identified four Vg genes in Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett). Their molecular characteristics and expression… read more here.
Keywords: development; zeugodacus cucurbitae; expression; ovarian development ... See more keywords
Oviposition Competition Between Zeugodacus cucurbitae and Bactrocera dorsalis Adults in Five Hosts
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16040419
Abstract: Simple Summary As significant invasive pests, the melon fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) and the oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) cause significant economic losses in agricultural and forestry production. Their high reproductive capacity and adaptability further… read more here.
Keywords: zeugodacus cucurbitae; oviposition competition; fruit; cucurbitae ... See more keywords
Combination of the Parasitoid Spalangia endius Walker and Chemical Pesticides for the Control of Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16070716
Abstract: Simple Summary The melon fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) is a pest that prefers to bore into and feed on cucurbitaceous crops and that pupates in the soil. The parasitoid Spalangia endius can burrow into the soil… read more here.
Keywords: zeugodacus cucurbitae; endius; spalangia endius; melon fly ... See more keywords
Effects of Host and Parasitoid Ages on Parasitism Efficiency of Dirhinus giffardii (Silvestri) against Zeugodacus cucurbitae
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DOI: 10.3958/059.048.0104
Abstract: Abstract. Pesticides threaten the environment and increase amounts of resistance by pests. Ecologically friendly biological control of pests is being considered in scientific and political spheres. Fruit flies cause huge economic losses to more than… read more here.
Keywords: dirhinus giffardii; giffardii silvestri; zeugodacus cucurbitae; giffardii ... See more keywords