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The research aims to investigate the relationship between Bactrocera dorsalis fruit damage and its population dynamics with mango fruiting phenology in different bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka.

April 24, 2026CABI Agriculture and BioscienceOpen Access

Variation of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) fruit damage and population dynamics with mango phenology in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka

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The research aims to investigate the relationship between Bactrocera dorsalis fruit damage and its population dynamics with mango fruiting phenology in different bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka.
Conducted monthly collections of Bactrocera dorsalis using methyl-eugenol traps across eight sampling sites.
Evaluated fruit damage and fly emergence in the laboratory, focusing on two mango varieties, Karutha kolumban and Willard.
Analysed data over a two-year period to determine variations in pest dynamics according to mango harvesting seasons.
Bactrocera dorsalis showed increased population and fruit damage correlating with mango fruiting seasons, especially in the intermediate zone.
Karutha kolumban exhibited higher infestation and fly abundance compared to Willard.
The study identified significant seasonal impacts on pest dynamics, influencing management practices.

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Examines fruit damage and population dynamics of Bactrocera dorsalis in mangoes, highlighting seasonal impacts on pest management.

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Wijekoon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb09c9553a5433e34b40e8 https://doi.org/10.1079/ab.2026.0027

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Variation of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) fruit damage and population dynamics with mango phenology in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka

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Variation of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) fruit damage and population dynamics with mango phenology in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka

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