The European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi (L.)(Diptera: Tephritidae), is a highly
destructive pest. The low tolerance for damaged fruit requires preventive insecticide …

We first discuss the diversity of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of
the Neotropics. Even though the emphasis is on Anastrepha parasitoids, we also review all …

Ecology Letters (2012) 15: 453–460 Abstract The host range of insect parasitoids and
herbivores is influenced by both preference‐related traits which mediate host choice …

We present comprehensive recommendations for setting up test species lists for arthropod
biological control programmes that are scientifically based and ensure that all aspects of …

Arabica coffee was sampled from two sites in the central highlands of Kenya (Rurima, Ruiru)
and one site on the western side of the Rift Valley (Koru). Three species of ceratitidine …

We provide ecological evidence for the existence of diapause in 4 native and an exotic
species of larval–pupal fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) parasitoids inhabiting tropical …

Understanding the origin and adaptive value of a behavioral trait requires not only
knowledge of phylogenetic relationships of the organism in question but also consideration …

The need to prevent negative impacts of importation biological control on native biodiversity
has made evaluating the specificity (host range) of natural enemies a central issue for the …

Sympatric host-associated genetic differentiation is a prominent pattern that could lead to
speciation. In insects, there are numerous examples of host-associated differentiation …

There are few fields of study in ecology where the correct identification of an organism,
whether it is to the species or population level, has great an effect on ecosystem functioning …