Spread of Two Invasive Flies (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Infesting Commercial Fruits in Southeastern Brazil

Two invasive fruit flies, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae), recently have become established, and are expanding their range in the Neotropics. This research documents the range expansion of these species in southeastern Brazil, where they were found...

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Published in:	The Florida entomologist Vol. 101; no. 3; pp. 522 - 525
Main Authors:	Zanuncio-Junior, José S, Fornazier, Maurício J, Andreazza, Felipe, Culik, Mark P, Mendonça, Larine de P, Oliveira, Eugênio E, Martins, David dos S, Fornazier, Maurício L, Costa, Hélcio, Ventura, José A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Lutz Florida Entomological Society 01-09-2018
Subjects:	Agricultural production Agriculture amora preta Berries blackberry Crop production Crops Cultivation Diptera Distribution Drosophila Drosophila suzukii Drosophilidae Entomology Fruit crops Fruit cultivation Fruit flies Fruits Fruits (Food) Infestation Information services Insect pests Insects invasive pests Invasive species Laboratories Legal fees mamão Management methods Management science morango papaya Pests pragas invasivas Production methods Psidium cattleianum Range extension Scientific Notes Sea level Skin Specimens Strawberries strawberry Vinegar flies Zaprionus indianus Brazil Canada Mexico United States > US
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Summary:	Two invasive fruit flies, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae), recently have become established, and are expanding their range in the Neotropics. This research documents the range expansion of these species in southeastern Brazil, where they were found infesting cultivated blackberries and strawberries in the highlands of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Drosophila suzukii also was found associated with rotting Psidium cattleianum, and for the first time associated with papaya at sea level. Drosophila suzukii and Z. indianus may further affect establishment and production of important soft fruit crops and papaya in this region of Brazil. Management methods for fruit production in this Brazilian region need to be improved to avoid damage and further spread of D. suzukii.
ISSN:	0015-4040 1938-5102
DOI:	10.1653/024.101.0328