<i>Byrsonima crassifolia</i> (MALPIGHIACEAE): NEW ALTERNATE HOST TO CARAMBOLA FRUIT FLY IN BRAZIL

Fruits of Byrsonima crassifolia (Malpighiaceae) are reported for the first time as hosts of Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil.   Keywords: Bactrocera carambolae, quarantine pest, Amazon, murici.   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18561/2179-5746/biotaamazonia.v5n3p117-118

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cristiane Ramos de Jesus-Barros, Orimax Monteiro Cruz, Ricardo Adaime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Amapá 2015-09-01
Series:Biota Amazônia
Online Access:https://periodicos.unifap.br/index.php/biota/article/view/1660
Description
Summary:Fruits of Byrsonima crassifolia (Malpighiaceae) are reported for the first time as hosts of Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil.   Keywords: Bactrocera carambolae, quarantine pest, Amazon, murici.   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18561/2179-5746/biotaamazonia.v5n3p117-118
ISSN:2179-5746