Abstract Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)(Diptera: Tephritidae) is a major pest of fruits and
vegetables across the world. Following its first detection in Africa in 2003, it has rapidly …

Simple Summary Chemical information, among various environmental cues, is the most
important factor for insect survival and reproduction. Insects usually rely on pheromone …

Finding a suitable oviposition site is a challenging task for a gravid female fly, because the
hatched maggots have limited mobility, making it difficult to find an alternative host. The …

1. Frequently changing climatic conditions can cause recurring droughts which often subject
plants to tremendous amounts of stress, leaving biologists to wonder about its impact on the …

Frugivorous tephritid fruit flies have lineages with high levels of host generalism. These
insects use olfaction to locate fruits, but how they are able to recognize the odors of so many …

Abstract The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, is a highly destructive pest of various fruits.
The reproductive and host-finding behaviors of this species are affected by several plant …

Selecting a suitable oviposition site is crucial to the fitness of female insects because it
determines the successful development of their offspring. During the oviposition process, an …

Insects can sensitively and selectively detect thousands of semiochemicals at very low
concentrations by their remarkable olfactory systems. As one of the most important olfactory …

Insect attractants are important prevention tools for managing populations of the Oriental fruit
fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), which is a highly destructive agricultural pest with health …

Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is a fruit-eating pest that causes substantial economic damage
to the fresh produce industry in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Methyl eugenol (ME) is a …