Diversity of Anastrepha spp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the Chaco Biome

Diversity of Anastrepha spp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the Chaco Biome

Species of the genus Anastrepha cause injuries to several fruits and vegetables in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Among these species, many are present in Brazil. In this study, we surveyed the existing Anastrepha species in the Brazilian Chaco Biome. We evaluated possible influences of clima...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of biology Vol. 84; p. e279258
Main Authors: Lima, J Q A, Uchoa, M A, Nicácio, J, Garcia, F R M
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Brazil Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2024
Subjects:
Animals
BIOLOGY
biome
Brazil
dispersion
Ecosystem
Fruit
fruit flies
insecta
pantanal
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tephritidae
Brazil
moscas-das-frutas
fruit flies
biome
dispersão
bioma
pantanal
dispersion
insecta
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Summary:Species of the genus Anastrepha cause injuries to several fruits and vegetables in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Among these species, many are present in Brazil. In this study, we surveyed the existing Anastrepha species in the Brazilian Chaco Biome. We evaluated possible influences of climate and vegetation on the occurrence of Anastrepha spp. For this, we used traps and hydrolyzed protein as bait. Collections were carried out in three distinct floristic compositions in the Chaco biome, from permanently dry areas to flooded sites. We identified Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830), A. sororcula Zucchi 1979, A. undosa Stone 1942, and A. daciformis Bezzi 1909. The dry and flooded environment did not influence the occurrence of Anastrepha species. The presence of multiple hosts increases the number of species. The richness and abundance of Anastrepha species are lower in the Brazilian Chaco than in other native environments.
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ISSN:1519-6984
1678-4375
1678-4375
DOI:10.1590/1519-6984.279258