Unexpected Diversity of <i>Wolbachia</i> Associated with <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Africa

<i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> (Hendel) is an important pest of fruit-bearing plants in many countries worldwide. In Africa, this pest has spread rapidly and has become widely established since the first invasion report in 2003. <i>Wolbachia</i> is a vertically transmitted endosy...

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Main Authors: Joseph Gichuhi, Fathiya M. Khamis, Johnnie Van den Berg, Sunday Ekesi, Jeremy K. Herren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/6/155