First report of Coenosia attenuata (Stein, 1903) (Diptera, Muscidae) in Uruguay, confirmed by DNA barcode sequences

First report of Coenosia attenuata (Stein, 1903) (Diptera, Muscidae) in Uruguay, confirmed by DNA barcode sequences

Coenosia attenuata (Stein, 1903) is a predatory fly which feeds on other insects and can be used as a possible biological control agent. We report this insect in Uruguay for the first time. The flies were found in greenhouses on tomatoes and sweet peppers and identified usi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mario Giambiasi, Abel Rodríguez, Ana Arruabarrena, José Buenahora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2020-06-01
Series:Check List
Subjects:
Biological control
Coenosiinae
COI
horticulture
Online Access:https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/50127/download/pdf/
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Summary:Coenosia attenuata (Stein, 1903) is a predatory fly which feeds on other insects and can be used as a possible biological control agent. We report this insect in Uruguay for the first time. The flies were found in greenhouses on tomatoes and sweet peppers and identified using both DNA barcoding and morphological characteristics.
ISSN:1809-127X

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