Bactrocera latifrons (Tephritidae)

The Malaysian fruit fly (Bactrocera latifrons) is a small fly (about 1/3 inch) with a slender, whitish to yellowish body which feeds on the fruits of plants in a number of important plant families. 

Taxonomy & nomenclature

Control methods

Hawaii Area Wide Fruit Fly Integrated Pest Management Program (HAW-FLY-PM) 
HAW-FLY-PM goals and strategies are described in this pamphlet from the University of Hawaii.

Fruit fly protein bait 
Protein bait lures and sprays to monitor and control male and female fruit flies are described in this pamphlet from the University of Hawaii.

Sanitation for fruit fly suppression 
Sanitation as part of integrated pest management for fruit flies is described in this pamphlet from the University of Hawaii.

Full-text articles

Ecological aspects of Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Maui, Hawaii: Movement and host preference
The invasion of two alien species of solanaceous plants facilitate the invasion of this tephritid fly.

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The content of this page is based on information last generated on 03 November 2009 by PT. The template for this page was created on 15 March 2004 by EMS, and was last updated on 20 February 2006 by PT.