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To investigate the host range and natural enemy complex of the fruit fly Bactrocera caryeae.

Host Range and Parasitoid Associations of the Fruit Fly Bactrocera caryeae (Kapoor) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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Field surveys reveal Bactrocera caryeae's host range, suggesting implications for integrated pest management and biological control programs.

To investigate the host range and natural enemy complex of the fruit fly Bactrocera caryeae.
Conducted systematic field surveys and fruit rearing studies.
Recorded host plant species and families associated with B. caryeae.
Identified dominant parasitoids affecting its populations.
Identified 23 fruit species from 12 plant families as hosts of B. caryeae.
Major hosts include Avocado, Karonda, Malayan apple, and Amtekayi.
Dominant parasitoid, Diachasmimorpha longicaudata, showed 100% parasitisation.

B. R. Jayanthi Mala (2025) studied this question.

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Field surveys reveal Bactrocera caryeae's host range, suggesting implications for integrated pest management and biological control programs.